Katakana Letter Gu Letter
グ is the Katakana letter GU, Unicode U+30B0, used in Japanese writing for the “gu” sound.
U+30B0
グ is a single Katakana character used to represent the Japanese syllable “gu.” It’s encoded in Unicode as U+30B0, so it works reliably in most modern systems. This page helps you copy, paste, and reference it for design and development.
Katakana Letter Gu Letter Meaning
グ is the Katakana letter for the “gu” sound in Japanese. Like other Katakana characters, it’s commonly used in written Japanese to represent syllables in loanwords, names, and labels. You’ll also see it in everyday words and proper nouns where Katakana is preferred for emphasis, styling, or readability. As a standalone character, グ typically appears as part of larger words (e.g., ending with “gu” or containing the “gu” syllable). For technical use, its Unicode code point is U+30B0 and it can be referenced in HTML as グ.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese loanwords and brand names that contain “gu” syllables
- •Creating UI labels, buttons, or form fields that require Katakana text
- •Typography and layout mockups where exact character rendering matters
- •Chat, messaging, and social posts that include Japanese “gu” terms
- •Developer content and localization strings that must match Unicode exactly
Examples
グ (Katakana Letter GU) — Copy & Use
- ググーグル
- グログイン
- ググッズ
- グオレンジグ
- グスイング
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30B0 | |
| HTML Entity | グ | |
| HTML Code | グ | |
| CSS | \30B0 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Gu letter mean?
グ is the Katakana letter for the “gu” sound in Japanese. Like other Katakana characters, it’s commonly used in written Japanese to represent syllables in loanwords, names, and labels. You’ll also see it in everyday words and proper nouns where Katakana is preferred for emphasis, styling, or readability. As a standalone character, グ typically appears as part of larger words (e.g., ending with “gu” or containing the “gu” syllable). For technical use, its Unicode code point is U+30B0 and it can be referenced in HTML as グ.
What Unicode character is グ?
グ is KATAKANA LETTER GU with Unicode code point U+30B0.
How do I copy グ into my project?
Copy the character itself (グ). For code, you can also use its escapes: HTML グ or CSS \\30B0 / JavaScript \\u{30B0}.
Is this character the same as Hiragana “ぐ”?
No. グ is Katakana Letter GU (U+30B0). The Hiragana version is a different character, used for a different script style.
Where is グ commonly seen in Japanese text?
It appears in words and names that use the “gu” syllable, especially in Katakana-style loanwords, labels, and certain proper nouns.