Katakana Letter Ga Letter
ガ is the Katakana letter GA, used in Japanese for sound representation in Katakana text.
U+30AC
ガ is the Katakana Letter GA. It’s a single Unicode character (U+30AC) commonly used in Japanese writing systems. Use the copy options below for quick pasting or developer-friendly escaping.
Katakana Letter Ga Letter Meaning
ガ (Katakana Letter GA) represents the Japanese syllable “ga” in Katakana. Like other Katakana characters, it’s often used to write foreign words, loanwords, names, and emphasis. You’ll also see it in native Japanese when Katakana is chosen for style or readability. As a standalone character, ガ is useful in UI text, product names, captions, and any content that needs accurate Japanese syllable rendering. In Unicode terms it is U+30AC, so it can be reliably handled by modern systems and fonts that support Katakana.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese loanwords and brand names that use the “ga” sound in Katakana
- •Creating captions, subtitles, and UI labels where Katakana is preferred for clarity
- •Forming proper nouns in signage or mockups (e.g., character or place names)
- •Developing multilingual interfaces that need correct Unicode Katakana characters
- •Designing typography samples and studying letter forms in Japanese Katakana
Examples
ガ (Katakana Letter GA) — Copy & Use
- ガガイド
- ガゲーム
- ガガラス
- ガガレージ
- ガガーベラ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30AC | |
| HTML Entity | ガ | |
| HTML Code | ガ | |
| CSS | \30AC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12460 | |
| Decimal | 12460 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ga Letter (ガ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12460 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30AC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30AC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ac, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ガ 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 Ga letter mean?
ガ (Katakana Letter GA) represents the Japanese syllable “ga” in Katakana. Like other Katakana characters, it’s often used to write foreign words, loanwords, names, and emphasis. You’ll also see it in native Japanese when Katakana is chosen for style or readability. As a standalone character, ガ is useful in UI text, product names, captions, and any content that needs accurate Japanese syllable rendering. In Unicode terms it is U+30AC, so it can be reliably handled by modern systems and fonts that support Katakana.
What is the Unicode for ガ?
ガ is U+30AC (KATAKANA LETTER GA).
How do I copy ガ quickly?
Use the symbol shown at the top of this page, then paste it into your text editor, design tool, or app.
Can I use ガ in HTML and CSS?
Yes. HTML entity is ガ and CSS escape is \\30AC.
How do I include ガ in JavaScript strings?
You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{30AC}.