Hiragana Letter Se Letter
せ is the Japanese hiragana letter that represents the “se” sound.
U+305B
せ (hiragana letter se) is used in everyday Japanese writing. It represents the “se” syllable and appears in many common words. Copy it easily using its Unicode code point U+305B.
Hiragana Letter Se Letter Meaning
せ is hiragana for the syllable “se.” In standard Japanese, it commonly appears in words that use the se sound, including particles, verb forms, and vocabulary. As a basic phonetic character, it is often used alongside other hiragana to build complete words and phrases. Depending on context, the surrounding characters determine the exact word meaning, so せ itself is primarily about sound and reading. When typing Japanese, せ is frequently produced via standard romanization inputs (e.g., “se”) and can also be used in stylized text and labels where a native look is desired.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words and phrases that include the “se” syllable
- •Forming common grammar and conjugation patterns using hiragana
- •Typing Japanese in phones, keyboards, and chat messages
- •Designing UI labels, buttons, or placeholders with native text
- •Creating study materials or typography samples for Japanese reading
Examples
せ (Hiragana Letter SE) — Unicode Copy & Info
- せせんせい (sensei)
- せきせつ (season; “kisetsu” starts with き, but includes せ in later syllables depending on word)
- せひらがな せ (hiragana se as a character example)
- せすこし せつめい (a brief explanation; includes せ in “setumei”)
- せあした せんたく (tomorrow laundry; includes せ in “sentaku”)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+305B | |
| HTML Entity | せ | |
| HTML Code | せ | |
| CSS | \305B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12379 | |
| Decimal | 12379 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Se Letter (せ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12379 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 305B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 305B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 305b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy せ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Se letter mean?
せ is hiragana for the syllable “se.” In standard Japanese, it commonly appears in words that use the se sound, including particles, verb forms, and vocabulary. As a basic phonetic character, it is often used alongside other hiragana to build complete words and phrases. Depending on context, the surrounding characters determine the exact word meaning, so せ itself is primarily about sound and reading. When typing Japanese, せ is frequently produced via standard romanization inputs (e.g., “se”) and can also be used in stylized text and labels where a native look is desired.
What Unicode character is せ?
せ is HIRAGANA LETTER SE with Unicode code point U+305B.
How do I copy せ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: せ
What escape codes can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\305B. JavaScript (Unicode code point) escape: \\u{305B}.
Is せ a character or a symbol with a special meaning?
It’s a standard hiragana letter representing the “se” sound; the exact meaning comes from the word it’s used in.