Katakana Letter Da Letter
ダ (Katakana Letter DA) is a Japanese katakana character used to write the “da” sound.
U+30C0
ダ is the Katakana Letter DA. It represents the “da” syllable in Japanese katakana. Use the copy options below or the provided Unicode escapes in your code.
Katakana Letter Da Letter Meaning
ダ is a single katakana character (KATAKANA LETTER DA) used to write the “da” sound. In Japanese text, katakana is commonly used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, so ダ often appears in loanwords and sound effects where the “da” syllable is needed. It can also be used in general Japanese writing contexts that require the katakana “da” character, such as labels, names, and stylized text. Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+30C0), you can reliably copy it or insert it using HTML entities and language-appropriate Unicode escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying Japanese “da” in katakana for names and labels
- •Writing loanwords or borrowed terms that include the “da” syllable
- •Creating onomatopoeia and sound-effect text in katakana
- •Designing UI text, icons, or badges that include Japanese syllables
- •Programming and templating: inserting the character via Unicode escapes
Examples
ダ (Katakana Letter DA) — copy & unicode info
- ダだよ、ダメ！
- ダダイヤ (daiya) starts with ダ
- ダダンス (dance) includes ダ
- ダダメージ (damage) contains ダ
- ダダッ！という音
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30C0 | |
| HTML Entity | ダ | |
| HTML Code | ダ | |
| CSS | \30C0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12480 | |
| Decimal | 12480 |
How to type Katakana Letter Da Letter (ダ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12480 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30C0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30C0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30c0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ダ 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 Da letter mean?
ダ is a single katakana character (KATAKANA LETTER DA) used to write the “da” sound. In Japanese text, katakana is commonly used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, so ダ often appears in loanwords and sound effects where the “da” syllable is needed. It can also be used in general Japanese writing contexts that require the katakana “da” character, such as labels, names, and stylized text. Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+30C0), you can reliably copy it or insert it using HTML entities and language-appropriate Unicode escapes.
What Unicode character is “ダ”?
“ダ” is KATAKANA LETTER DA with Unicode code point U+30C0.
How can I copy “ダ” from this page?
Use the “ダ” option at the top (and the other copy variations) to paste the character directly into your document or design.
What is the HTML entity for “ダ”?
The HTML entity for “ダ” is ダ.
How do I insert “ダ” in CSS or JavaScript?
Use CSS escape \\30C0 or JavaScript escape \\u{30C0}.