Katakana Letter Ho Letter
ホ is the Katakana letter “ho” used in Japanese katakana writing.
U+30DB
“ホ” is a Japanese Katakana character. It represents the sound “ho” in katakana text. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode/escape codes in your projects.
Katakana Letter Ho Letter Meaning
ホ (KATAKANA LETTER HO, U+30DB) is a single Katakana character used to write Japanese words in katakana. In standard reading, it corresponds to the “ho” sound and appears in many loanwords, names, and onomatopoeia. Like other katakana letters, ホ is part of a syllabary, so meaning in context comes from the surrounding characters (for example, combinations such as ホン, ホテル, or ホーム). Use it when you need the exact Katakana character “ho” rather than a similar-looking Kanji or Hiragana character.
Common uses
- •Writing loanwords and foreign names in katakana (e.g., brand names)
- •Typing Japanese onomatopoeia and sound effects using katakana
- •Forming syllables for “ho” sounds in katakana text
- •Labeling items in Japanese UI or print layouts that use katakana
- •Creating consistent Japanese typography in digital documents
Examples
ホ (Katakana Letter Ho) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ホホ ください。
- ホホテルを予約します。
- ホホンはどこですか？
- ホホームページを見てください。
- ホホットコーヒーです。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30DB | |
| HTML Entity | ホ | |
| HTML Code | ホ | |
| CSS | \30DB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12507 | |
| Decimal | 12507 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ho Letter (ホ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12507 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30DB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30DB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30db, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ホ 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 Ho letter mean?
ホ (KATAKANA LETTER HO, U+30DB) is a single Katakana character used to write Japanese words in katakana. In standard reading, it corresponds to the “ho” sound and appears in many loanwords, names, and onomatopoeia. Like other katakana letters, ホ is part of a syllabary, so meaning in context comes from the surrounding characters (for example, combinations such as ホン, ホテル, or ホーム). Use it when you need the exact Katakana character “ho” rather than a similar-looking Kanji or Hiragana character.
What is the Unicode code point for ホ?
ホ is KATAKANA LETTER HO with Unicode code point U+30DB.
How can I copy ホ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity given for it (ホ).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ホ?
CSS escape: \\30DB. JavaScript escape: \\u{30DB}.
Is ホ the same as hiragana or kanji?
No. ホ is a Katakana letter. It is not the same character as Hiragana or Kanji, even if they relate to similar sounds.