Katakana Letter Bu Letter
ブ (Katakana Letter BU) is a Japanese Katakana character used to write the “bu” sound.
U+30D6
ブ is a Katakana letter representing the “bu” sound in Japanese. It is commonly used in names, loanwords, and writing where Katakana is preferred. You can copy it directly or use its code point for programming.
Katakana Letter Bu Letter Meaning
ブ is the Katakana character for the syllable “bu.” In Japanese writing, Katakana is often used to represent foreign words, sounds, emphasis, and certain name spellings. ブ appears in many loanwords and onomatopoeia where the “bu” pronunciation is needed. While it is primarily a phonetic character, its exact role depends on the surrounding characters that form words and phrases. For example, ブ can stand alone in simple contexts, but more often it combines with other Katakana letters to create complete syllables and words. The Unicode code point for ブ is U+30D6 (HTML entity: ブ).
Common uses
- •Writing loanwords that include the “bu” sound
- •Spelling names or brand labels in Katakana
- •Creating onomatopoeia and sound effects that use “bu”
- •Labeling products, menu items, or sections using Katakana text
- •Typing Japanese phonetic spellings in software or forms
Examples
ブ (Katakana Letter BU)
- ブバスといえば、ブも聞こえる。
- ブケーキの“ブ”の綴りを確認してください。
- ブあの音は、ぶーんではなくブだった。
- ブスタンプ：ブ
- ブ名前：ブライアン
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ブ | |
| HTML Code | ブ | |
| CSS | \30D6 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ブ?
ブ is Unicode U+30D6 (KATAKANA LETTER BU).
How do I copy ブ for use in text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page (ブ) and paste it into your editor, design tool, or document.
What does ブ sound like in Japanese?
ブ represents the “bu” syllable sound in Japanese Katakana.
How can I use ブ in HTML or programming?
HTML entity: ブ ; CSS escape: \\30D6 ; JavaScript escape: \\u{30D6}.