Hiragana Letter Small U Letter
ぅ is the small hiragana “u” used to adjust pronunciation and spelling in Japanese text.
U+3045
ぅ is the small form of the hiragana character “u” used in Japanese writing. It can change how a word is read, especially when it follows certain sounds. This page gives you the exact character and ready-to-use copy and code escapes.
Hiragana Letter Small U Letter Meaning
ぅ (HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL U, U+3045) is a small hiragana character. In Japanese, small kana are typically used to represent a contracted or modified sound depending on the word context. The most common practical purpose is accurate spelling and pronunciation in words that use small “u” in place of the regular-sized u. Because it is visually smaller, it’s easy to substitute incorrectly when typing, so having the exact character is helpful for forms, labels, subtitles, song lyrics, character names, and any text that must match standard Japanese orthography. Use the provided code escapes to ensure you display the correct glyph across platforms.
Common uses
- •Type Japanese words that require the small “u” form for correct spelling
- •Add accurate kana to character names, labels, and UI text in Japanese
- •Write subtitles, lyrics, or dialogue where exact kana matter
- •Create search-friendly or metadata text that must match the original spelling
- •Insert the character in web pages and apps using copy/paste or Unicode escapes
Examples
ぅ Hiragana Letter Small U (Small ぅ)
- ぅふぅ
- ぅみゅぅ
- ぅきゅぅん
- ぅすぅー
- ぅとぅる
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3045 | |
| HTML Entity | ぅ | |
| HTML Code | ぅ | |
| CSS | \3045 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12357 | |
| Decimal | 12357 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Small U Letter (ぅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12357 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3045 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3045. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3045, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ぅ 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 Small U letter mean?
ぅ (HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL U, U+3045) is a small hiragana character. In Japanese, small kana are typically used to represent a contracted or modified sound depending on the word context. The most common practical purpose is accurate spelling and pronunciation in words that use small “u” in place of the regular-sized u. Because it is visually smaller, it’s easy to substitute incorrectly when typing, so having the exact character is helpful for forms, labels, subtitles, song lyrics, character names, and any text that must match standard Japanese orthography. Use the provided code escapes to ensure you display the correct glyph across platforms.
What is ぅ in Unicode?
ぅ is HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL U with Unicode code point U+3045.
How do I display ぅ on a web page using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ぅ
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ぅ?
CSS escape: \\3045. JavaScript escape: \\u{3045}.
Why is the character “small u” important?
Small kana affect the intended sound and spelling. Using the correct small character helps your text match standard Japanese pronunciation and orthography.