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
- ボボール
- ボボタン
- ボボストン
- ボボーカル
- ボボトル
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+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}.