Hiragana Letter So Letter
そ is the hiragana letter so (U+305D), used to write Japanese words and particles in hiragana.
U+305D
The symbol そ is a Japanese hiragana character. It represents the sound “so” and appears in many everyday words. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in text and code.
Hiragana Letter So Letter Meaning
そ is the hiragana letter “so” (Unicode U+305D). In Japanese, “so” is used as a syllable in words and as part of longer kana strings (for example, そ + vowel/compound kana). Depending on the surrounding text, it can appear in nouns, verbs, adjectives, and common sentence elements. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter そ as part of standard hiragana spelling rather than as a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. If you’re typing Japanese or generating text programmatically, そ is the correct character for the “so” syllable in hiragana.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words and kana spellings that include the “so” syllable
- •Creating UI text, labels, or placeholders in hiragana
- •Translating and reviewing Japanese text where hiragana spelling is required
- •Using in quizzes, kana learning materials, or pronunciation practice
- •Programmatically generating Japanese content using Unicode characters
Examples
そ (Hiragana letter so) — Copy & Use
- そそら（そ + ら）
- そそれ
- そそして
- そそうです
- そそと
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+305D | |
| HTML Entity | そ | |
| HTML Code | そ | |
| CSS | \305D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12381 | |
| Decimal | 12381 |
How to type Hiragana Letter So Letter (そ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12381 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 305D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 305D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 305d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy そ 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 So letter mean?
そ is the hiragana letter “so” (Unicode U+305D). In Japanese, “so” is used as a syllable in words and as part of longer kana strings (for example, そ + vowel/compound kana). Depending on the surrounding text, it can appear in nouns, verbs, adjectives, and common sentence elements. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter そ as part of standard hiragana spelling rather than as a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. If you’re typing Japanese or generating text programmatically, そ is the correct character for the “so” syllable in hiragana.
What Unicode character is そ?
そ is the Hiragana letter so with Unicode code point U+305D.
How can I copy そ for use in emails or documents?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity (そ) in contexts that support it.
Can I insert そ using programming languages?
Yes. Use the Unicode escape forms provided, such as \\u{305D} (JavaScript) or \\305D (CSS escape), depending on your environment.
Does そ always have one specific meaning?
No. Its function is primarily phonetic (the “so” syllable) and its role in meaning depends on surrounding kana and the full word or phrase.