Katakana Letter Gi Letter
ギ is the Katakana Letter Gi (U+30AE), used to write the “gi” sound in Japanese.
U+30AE
ギ (KATAKANA LETTER GI) is a single katakana character. It represents the “gi” sound in Japanese writing. Use it when you need exact Unicode text for UI, documents, or typography.
Katakana Letter Gi Letter Meaning
ギ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER GI” (U+30AE). It is part of the Japanese katakana syllabary and is used to spell words and sounds that use the “gi” pronunciation. In everyday text, it commonly appears in loanwords, onomatopoeia, names, and technical or stylized writing where katakana is preferred. As a single character, ギ is also helpful for designers and developers who need precise character rendering, font testing, or consistent copy/paste of Japanese katakana in software interfaces. When entering or transferring text, matching the exact Unicode code point ensures the same character appears everywhere.
Common uses
- •Writing the Japanese “gi” sound in katakana-based spellings
- •UI text and labels that must match exact Unicode characters
- •Form fields and data entry where katakana spelling matters
- •Social media posts using stylized or phonetic katakana writing
- •Typography and font preview to verify katakana rendering
Examples
ギ — Katakana Letter Gi (U+30AE)
- ギギター
- ギギガ
- ギギン
- ギギャップ
- ギギルド
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30AE | |
| HTML Entity | ギ | |
| HTML Code | ギ | |
| CSS | \30AE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12462 | |
| Decimal | 12462 |
How to type Katakana Letter Gi Letter (ギ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12462 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30AE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30AE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ae, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ギ 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 Gi letter mean?
ギ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER GI” (U+30AE). It is part of the Japanese katakana syllabary and is used to spell words and sounds that use the “gi” pronunciation. In everyday text, it commonly appears in loanwords, onomatopoeia, names, and technical or stylized writing where katakana is preferred. As a single character, ギ is also helpful for designers and developers who need precise character rendering, font testing, or consistent copy/paste of Japanese katakana in software interfaces. When entering or transferring text, matching the exact Unicode code point ensures the same character appears everywhere.
What Unicode character is ギ?
ギ is KATAKANA LETTER GI with Unicode code point U+30AE.
How can I copy ギ reliably?
Copy the character directly (“ギ”) or use the provided Unicode forms like ギ or U+30AE to avoid wrong glyphs.
Is ギ a hiragana character?
No. ギ is a katakana character, not hiragana.
Where does ギ appear in Japanese text?
It appears wherever the “gi” sound is written in katakana, including loanwords, names, and phonetic stylization.