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
- カカフェで待ってる。
- カコンサートはカが始まります。
- カカメラを買いました。
- カテレビの音がカカカとする。
- カカトウさんに連絡して。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+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}.