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Katakana Letter Bo Letter

ボ is the Japanese katakana letter “BO” used to write loanwords and native words.

U+30DC

ボ is a single character from the Katakana block. It’s commonly used in Japanese text for syllables starting with “bo.” You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/escape codes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Katakana Letter Bo Letter Meaning

ボ (Katakana Letter BO) is a katakana character representing the “bo” sound. In everyday Japanese writing, katakana is often used for loanwords, names, and stylistic spellings, so ボ frequently appears in words like “ボール” (ball) or as part of names and brand spellings. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s useful in typography, form input validation, and text rendering where you need the exact “ボ” syllable rather than a similar-looking character.

Common uses

  • Writing loanwords and product names that include the “bo” sound
  • Rendering Japanese katakana text in UI labels, buttons, and forms
  • Typing names or brand spellings that use “ボ” in katakana
  • Adding correct characters in subtitles, captions, and messaging text
  • Using the exact character for search, filtering, or data entry

Examples

ボ (Katakana Letter BO) - Copy & Unicode Info

  • ボール
  • ボタン
  • ボストン
  • ボーカル
  • ボトル

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+30DC
HTML Entityボ
HTML Codeボ
CSS\30DC

FAQ

What does the Katakana Letter Bo letter mean?

ボ (Katakana Letter BO) is a katakana character representing the “bo” sound. In everyday Japanese writing, katakana is often used for loanwords, names, and stylistic spellings, so ボ frequently appears in words like “ボール” (ball) or as part of names and brand spellings. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s useful in typography, form input validation, and text rendering where you need the exact “ボ” syllable rather than a similar-looking character.

What is the Unicode code point for ボ?

ボ is U+30DC (KATAKANA LETTER BO).

How can I copy ボ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ボ.

How do I type ボ in CSS or stylesheets?

Use the CSS escape form: \\30DC.

What JavaScript escape can I use for ボ?

Use: \\u{30DC}.