Hiragana Letter Nu Letter
ぬ is the hiragana letter nu used for writing the “nu” sound in Japanese.
U+306C
ぬ is a Japanese hiragana character representing the sound “nu.” It’s commonly used in everyday writing, learning materials, and digital text. This page helps you copy it reliably using Unicode and escape codes.
Hiragana Letter Nu Letter Meaning
ぬ (hiragana) is the letter used to write the “nu” sound in Japanese. Like other hiragana, it primarily represents a phonetic unit rather than a single fixed meaning. You’ll see ぬ in many word forms, including verb and adjective endings, particles in spelling variations, and general vocabulary. In digital text, the character is also useful when practicing kana reading and pronunciation, making it popular for study notes, subtitles, and UI strings that display Japanese correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing the “nu” sound in Japanese text fields and notes
- •Writing kana-based spellings in language learning exercises
- •Including Japanese characters in subtitles, captions, and transcripts
- •Designing or testing typography for Japanese hiragana glyphs
- •Creating UI labels or short strings for Japanese-focused applications
Examples
ぬ (Hiragana Letter Nu) — Symbol Copy Info
- ぬしぬ（しぬ）
- ぬねこぬ（例）
- ぬわるぬ（例）
- ぬたぬき（例）
- ぬぬるい（例）
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+306C | |
| HTML Entity | ぬ | |
| HTML Code | ぬ | |
| CSS | \306C |
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Nu letter mean?
ぬ (hiragana) is the letter used to write the “nu” sound in Japanese. Like other hiragana, it primarily represents a phonetic unit rather than a single fixed meaning. You’ll see ぬ in many word forms, including verb and adjective endings, particles in spelling variations, and general vocabulary. In digital text, the character is also useful when practicing kana reading and pronunciation, making it popular for study notes, subtitles, and UI strings that display Japanese correctly.
What character is ぬ?
ぬ is the Hiragana Letter Nu, representing the “nu” sound in Japanese.
What is the Unicode code point for ぬ?
The Unicode code point for ぬ is U+306C.
How can I copy ぬ into HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: ぬ (for ぬ).
How do I use ぬ in JavaScript?
Use the provided JavaScript escape: \\u{306C}.