Hiragana Letter Yu Letter
ゆ is the hiragana character for the “yu” sound in Japanese writing.
U+3086
ゆ (hiragana letter yu) is used to represent the Japanese syllable “yu.” It’s common in everyday words and names. Use the Unicode details below for reliable copy and coding.
Hiragana Letter Yu Letter Meaning
ゆ is a Japanese hiragana character: the “yu” sound. In the writing system, hiragana characters represent syllables, so ゆ corresponds to a syllable pronounced like “yoo.” You’ll see ゆ in native Japanese words, grammatical endings, and name spellings written in hiragana. As with many syllables, the exact meaning depends on the word it appears in; the character itself primarily signals the “yu” sound rather than a fixed standalone definition. When you copy or type it in apps, browsers, or code, it should map to Unicode code point U+3086.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese syllables that start with or include the “yu” sound
- •Writing Japanese words and grammar in hiragana (instead of katakana)
- •Spellings of names or brand text in hiragana for a softer look
- •Labels, UI text, or form fields that require “yu” in Japanese
- •Educational materials and flashcards for Japanese pronunciation
Examples
ゆ — Hiragana Letter Yu (ゆ)
- ゆゆき (yuki) = snow
- ゆゆう (yuu) = evening (often romanized as “yuu”)
- ゆゆみ (yumi) = bow (name spelling varies by context)
- ゆゆび (yubi) = finger / toe
- ゆゆたか (yutaka) = abundant / plentiful
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3086 | |
| HTML Entity | ゆ | |
| HTML Code | ゆ | |
| CSS | \3086 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12422 | |
| Decimal | 12422 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Yu Letter (ゆ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12422 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3086 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3086. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3086, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ゆ 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 Yu letter mean?
ゆ is a Japanese hiragana character: the “yu” sound. In the writing system, hiragana characters represent syllables, so ゆ corresponds to a syllable pronounced like “yoo.” You’ll see ゆ in native Japanese words, grammatical endings, and name spellings written in hiragana. As with many syllables, the exact meaning depends on the word it appears in; the character itself primarily signals the “yu” sound rather than a fixed standalone definition. When you copy or type it in apps, browsers, or code, it should map to Unicode code point U+3086.
What Unicode character is ゆ?
ゆ is HIRAGANA LETTER YU, Unicode code point U+3086.
How do I copy ゆ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ゆ.
What is the JavaScript escape for ゆ?
Use \\u{3086} to represent ゆ in JavaScript.
Is ゆ the same as katakana “ユ”?
They represent the same “yu” sound, but ゆ is hiragana while ユ is katakana.