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 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12459 | |
| Decimal | 12459 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ka Letter (カ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12459 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30AB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30AB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ab, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy カ 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 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}.