Katakana Letter Bi Letter
ビ is the Katakana Letter BI, used to write the sound “bi” in Japanese Katakana text.
U+30D3
“ビ” is a Katakana character representing the syllable “bi.” You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode and escape codes in web and software contexts. It’s commonly seen in Japanese loanwords and names written in Katakana.
Katakana Letter Bi Letter Meaning
ビ (Katakana Letter BI) is the Katakana character for the “bi” syllable. In Japanese text, Katakana is often used for loanwords, brand names, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, and “ビ” specifically appears wherever the “bi” sound occurs. While it is a single letter, it can be part of longer Katakana strings to form words and names (for example, sequences like “ビ…“ in multi-syllable terms). For developers and designers, the character is a straightforward, single-codepoint symbol: Unicode U+30D3. This makes it easy to paste into documents, UI text, and code.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese loanwords that contain the “bi” sound in Katakana
- •Typing or formatting names and brands in Katakana (e.g., personal or company name segments)
- •Creating captions, headlines, and labels that use Katakana for style or clarity
- •Using on-screen text in apps and games where “bi” appears in Japanese UI copy
- •Designing typographic elements that require precise Katakana characters
Examples
ビ (Katakana Letter BI) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ビビール
- ビビジネス
- ビビタミン
- ビビンテージ
- ビビコーズ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30D3 | |
| HTML Entity | ビ | |
| HTML Code | ビ | |
| CSS | \30D3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12499 | |
| Decimal | 12499 |
How to type Katakana Letter Bi Letter (ビ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12499 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30D3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30D3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30d3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ビ 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 Katakana Letter Bi letter mean?
ビ (Katakana Letter BI) is the Katakana character for the “bi” syllable. In Japanese text, Katakana is often used for loanwords, brand names, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, and “ビ” specifically appears wherever the “bi” sound occurs. While it is a single letter, it can be part of longer Katakana strings to form words and names (for example, sequences like “ビ…“ in multi-syllable terms). For developers and designers, the character is a straightforward, single-codepoint symbol: Unicode U+30D3. This makes it easy to paste into documents, UI text, and code.
What is the Unicode code point for ビ?
ビ is Unicode U+30D3 (KATAKANA LETTER BI).
How can I copy ビ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ビ.
What are the escape codes for ビ in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\30D3. JavaScript (ES6) escape: \\u{30D3}.
Is ビ the same as the hiragana for the “bi” sound?
No. ビ is Katakana Letter BI; the hiragana character for the same sound is different.