Hiragana Letter Si Letter
し (HIRAGANA LETTER SI, U+3057) is a Japanese hiragana character used to write the “shi” sound.
U+3057
The symbol し is a hiragana character used in everyday Japanese writing. It represents the sound commonly romanized as “shi.” You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode code point in software and web text.
Hiragana Letter Si Letter Meaning
し (HIRAGANA LETTER SI, U+3057) is a Japanese hiragana character. In most romanization systems, it corresponds to the “shi” sound, such as in words like しろ (shiro) and しごと (shigoto). It appears as a basic syllable in many words and also helps form longer syllables when combined with other hiragana (e.g., し + a/yu/yo forms syllables like しゃ, しゅ, しょ). Use it whenever you need to write Japanese with the “shi” sound, including in names, sentences, labels, and learning materials.
Common uses
- •Typing the “shi” sound in Japanese text for messages and notes
- •Writing basic Japanese words and particles that begin with “shi”
- •Designing UI labels or menu text that requires the hiragana syllable
- •Creating study materials or flashcards for kana reading practice
- •Using Japanese characters in subtitles, captions, and on-screen overlays
Examples
し (Hiragana Letter Si) — copy & details
- しこれはとても しずかです。
- ししごとが はじまります。
- しわたしは しんぶんを よみます。
- しあした しゅくだいを します。
- しその へやは しろいです。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3057 | |
| HTML Entity | し | |
| HTML Code | し | |
| CSS | \3057 |
FAQ
What Unicode code point is し?
The symbol し is U+3057 (HIRAGANA LETTER SI).
How do I copy し on the web or in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity し or paste the character directly.
How is し usually pronounced?
It represents the “shi” sound in Japanese romanization.
What does CSS escape for し look like?
The CSS escape is \\3057.