Katakana Letter Do Letter
ド is the Katakana character “do” (U+30C9), commonly used in Japanese text for syllables and loanwords.
U+30C9
ド is a Japanese Katakana letter used to represent the “do” sound. It has the Unicode code point U+30C9 and simple escape forms for web development. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in plain text or code.
Katakana Letter Do Letter Meaning
ド (Katakana Letter Do) is the Katakana character that represents the syllable “do.” In Japanese writing, Katakana is often used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, emphasis, and names. You will commonly see ド as part of longer words formed with other Katakana characters (for example, combinations that create different sounds). In terms of Unicode and encoding, ド corresponds to U+30C9 and can be inserted directly as a character, or produced using HTML entity ド and language-specific escapes like CSS \\\\30C9 or JavaScript \\u{30C9}.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words and syllables that use the “do” sound in Katakana
- •Creating loanwords, brand names, or product names that include “do”
- •Using onomatopoeia and sound-effect text where “do” appears
- •Labeling and UI text in Japanese contexts (buttons, headings, and options)
- •Generating Katakana text content in web forms and developer tools
Examples
ド (Katakana Letter Do) — Symbol Info & Copy
- ドドア
- ドレコード
- ドプレゼント（ド）
- ドどうぞ、ドリンクをどうぞ
- ドドン！
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30C9 | |
| HTML Entity | ド | |
| HTML Code | ド | |
| CSS | \30C9 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Do letter mean?
ド (Katakana Letter Do) is the Katakana character that represents the syllable “do.” In Japanese writing, Katakana is often used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, emphasis, and names. You will commonly see ド as part of longer words formed with other Katakana characters (for example, combinations that create different sounds). In terms of Unicode and encoding, ド corresponds to U+30C9 and can be inserted directly as a character, or produced using HTML entity ド and language-specific escapes like CSS \\\\30C9 or JavaScript \\u{30C9}.
What Unicode character is ド?
ド is the KATAKANA LETTER DO with Unicode code point U+30C9.
How do I copy ド reliably for a website?
You can copy the character directly as “ド”. For HTML, you may also use the entity ド.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ド?
CSS escape: \\\\30C9. JavaScript escape: \\u{30C9}.
Is ド always a standalone character or part of a word?
In practice, ド usually appears as part of longer Katakana words and syllables, but it can also be used alone depending on the text context.