Katakana Letter Ki Letter
キ is the katakana letter “Ki” used in Japanese writing to represent the /ki/ sound.
U+30AD
キ is a single character from the Katakana block. It represents the “ki” sound and is frequently used for Japanese words written in katakana.
Katakana Letter Ki Letter Meaning
キ (Katakana Letter Ki, U+30AD) is a katakana character used to write the /ki/ sound in Japanese. Katakana is commonly used for foreign words, names, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, so キ often appears in those contexts as part of longer words (for example, “キ” + other characters to form complete spellings). It does not have a separate mathematical or symbolic meaning by itself; its main role is phonetic—forming the “ki” syllable inside katakana spellings. When you need this character in digital text, use the Unicode code point U+30AD or the provided escapes.
Common uses
- •Writing katakana spellings for names that include the /ki/ sound
- •Representing loanwords where “ki” appears in katakana
- •Forming Japanese onomatopoeia and sound effects that use “ki”
- •Creating product names or brands using katakana syllables
- •Using UI labels, headings, or shortcuts in Japanese text that require “キ”
Examples
キ (Katakana Letter Ki) — Copy & Unicode Info
- キキリン
- キサッキ
- キキーボード
- キトンキン
- キ行き キ?
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30AD | |
| HTML Entity | キ | |
| HTML Code | キ | |
| CSS | \30AD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12461 | |
| Decimal | 12461 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ki Letter (キ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12461 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30AD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30AD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ad, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy キ 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 Unicode character is キ?
キ is KATAKANA LETTER KI with the Unicode code point U+30AD.
How can I copy キ quickly?
Copy the character “キ” directly from this page, or use the HTML entity キ / escapes provided (CSS \\30AD, JavaScript \\u{30AD}).
What does キ mean in Japanese?
By itself, it mainly represents the /ki/ sound as a katakana syllable used to build words.
How do I display キ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML: use キ. CSS: use \\30AD. JavaScript: use \\u{30AD}.