Katakana Letter I Letter
イ is the Katakana character for the “i” sound, represented by Unicode U+30A4.
U+30A4
イ is a Japanese Katakana letter used to write the “i” sound. This page provides the exact Unicode details and quick copy options for designers, writers, and developers.
Katakana Letter I Letter Meaning
イ (KATAKANA LETTER I) is a Katakana character representing the “i” sound in Japanese. It is commonly used in words written in Katakana, such as loanwords, names, and emphasis where Katakana is preferred. Depending on context, it may appear as a standalone syllable “i” or as part of longer Katakana words. Because Katakana letters are frequently used in UI labels, branding, and signage, having the precise Unicode value (U+30A4) helps ensure consistent rendering across fonts, browsers, and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese “i” syllables in Katakana in names and labels
- •Displaying loanword content where Katakana is used for pronunciation
- •Building UI text or form fields that include Japanese characters
- •Designing Japanese typography samples or typographic mockups
- •Typing or copying Katakana “i” in chat messages and social posts
Examples
イ (Katakana Letter I) — Copy & Unicode Info
- イイチロー
- イアイス
- イライフ
- イバスイ
- イイタリア
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30A4 | |
| HTML Entity | イ | |
| HTML Code | イ | |
| CSS | \30A4 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter I letter mean?
イ (KATAKANA LETTER I) is a Katakana character representing the “i” sound in Japanese. It is commonly used in words written in Katakana, such as loanwords, names, and emphasis where Katakana is preferred. Depending on context, it may appear as a standalone syllable “i” or as part of longer Katakana words. Because Katakana letters are frequently used in UI labels, branding, and signage, having the precise Unicode value (U+30A4) helps ensure consistent rendering across fonts, browsers, and platforms.
What Unicode character is “イ”?
イ is KATAKANA LETTER I with Unicode code point U+30A4.
How do I copy “イ” reliably for use in software or web pages?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes: CSS \\30A4 and JavaScript \\u{30A4}.
What is the HTML entity for “イ”?
The HTML entity is イ.
Is “イ” the same as a Hiragana “i”?
No. イ is Katakana Letter I. Hiragana for the “i” sound is a different character (not the same code point).