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Katakana Letter Ka Letter

カ is the Katakana letter “Ka” (U+30AB), used in Japanese writing for the sound “ka.”

U+30AB

“カ” is the Katakana letter KA. It has the Unicode code point U+30AB and can be inserted using common character-copy methods or programming escapes. This page helps you copy and reuse it reliably.

Katakana Letter Ka Letter Meaning

“カ” is the Katakana character known as KATAKANA LETTER KA (Unicode U+30AB). In Japanese, it represents the sound “ka” and is commonly used in Katakana to write loanwords, onomatopoeia, names, and emphasis. As a standalone character, it typically functions as a syllable in writing rather than a mathematical or special symbol. If you are developing multilingual text, you can also use its exact escapes—HTML entity (カ), CSS escape (\\30AB), and JavaScript escape (\\u{30AB})—to ensure the correct glyph appears across systems and fonts.

Common uses

  • Writing Japanese loanwords and brand names that use Katakana
  • Adding onomatopoeia and short sound effects in Japanese text
  • Labeling character names or products that use “ka” as a syllable
  • Creating Japanese UI text (buttons, headings, and menus) that includes “カ”
  • Displaying sample Japanese strings in documentation and localization tests

Examples

カ (Katakana Letter Ka) — Unicode and Copy Options

  • カフェで待ってる。
  • コンサートはカが始まります。
  • カメラを買いました。
  • テレビの音がカカカとする。
  • カトウさんに連絡して。

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+30AB
HTML Entityカ
HTML Codeカ
CSS\30AB

FAQ

What does the Katakana Letter Ka letter mean?

“カ” is the Katakana character known as KATAKANA LETTER KA (Unicode U+30AB). In Japanese, it represents the sound “ka” and is commonly used in Katakana to write loanwords, onomatopoeia, names, and emphasis. As a standalone character, it typically functions as a syllable in writing rather than a mathematical or special symbol. If you are developing multilingual text, you can also use its exact escapes—HTML entity (カ), CSS escape (\\30AB), and JavaScript escape (\\u{30AB})—to ensure the correct glyph appears across systems and fonts.

What is the Unicode code point for “カ”?

“カ” is KATAKANA LETTER KA with Unicode code point U+30AB.

How can I copy “カ” into HTML safely?

You can use the HTML entity: カ.

What CSS escape represents “カ”?

Use the CSS escape: \\30AB.

What JavaScript escape can I use for “カ”?

Use: \\u{30AB}.