Hiragana Letter Zo Letter
ぞ is the Japanese hiragana letter ZO (U+305E) used in everyday written words.
U+305E
ぞ (hiragana) represents the sound “zo” in Japanese. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and escape codes in web and app content. This page also includes common uses and ready-to-paste examples.
Hiragana Letter Zo Letter Meaning
ぞ (HIRAGANA LETTER ZO) is a basic hiragana character used to write the syllable “zo.” It appears in many everyday words and in casual or expressive sentence endings depending on context. In Japanese writing, hiragana characters are often used for grammatical elements, native vocabulary, and readability. When typing, ぞ is commonly produced with an IME using “zo.” In programming and design contexts, it’s helpful to use its Unicode value (U+305E) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words that contain the “zo” sound
- •Adding hiragana in text labels, UI strings, or captions
- •Creating character names or nicknames in Japanese-style text
- •Drafting Japanese sentences for posts, comments, or messages
- •Using Unicode-safe characters in web and software content
Examples
ぞ (Hiragana Letter Zo) – Copy & Unicode Info
- ぞそれぞ
- ぞゆぞ
- ぞよぞ
- ぞすごぞ
- ぞどうぞ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+305E | |
| HTML Entity | ぞ | |
| HTML Code | ぞ | |
| CSS | \305E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12382 | |
| Decimal | 12382 |
How to type Hiragana Letter Zo Letter (ぞ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12382 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 305E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 305E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 305e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ぞ 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 Zo letter mean?
ぞ (HIRAGANA LETTER ZO) is a basic hiragana character used to write the syllable “zo.” It appears in many everyday words and in casual or expressive sentence endings depending on context. In Japanese writing, hiragana characters are often used for grammatical elements, native vocabulary, and readability. When typing, ぞ is commonly produced with an IME using “zo.” In programming and design contexts, it’s helpful to use its Unicode value (U+305E) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering across platforms.
What Unicode character is ぞ?
ぞ is HIRAGANA LETTER ZO, Unicode code point U+305E.
How do I copy ぞ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ぞ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape codes for ぞ?
CSS escape: \\305E. JavaScript escape (ES6): \\u{305E}.
How do I type ぞ on a Japanese keyboard/IME?
Type “zo” using your Japanese IME, then select the hiragana character ぞ if needed.