Katakana Letter Ko Letter
コ is the Katakana Letter Ko used in Japanese writing to represent the sound "ko."
U+30B3
コ is a single Katakana character used in Japanese text. It corresponds to Unicode U+30B3 and has standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript representations. Use the codes below to copy it into websites and apps.
Katakana Letter Ko Letter Meaning
コ is the Katakana letter for the “ko” sound. It appears in Japanese writing alongside other Kana and is commonly used in loanwords, names, and other contexts where Katakana is preferred. Because this character is part of a writing system, its meaning depends on the word it appears in rather than on the character alone. In Unicode terms, it is named “KATAKANA LETTER KO” and has the codepoint U+30B3. For developers, the important part is using the correct encoding (for example, HTML entity コ, CSS escape \30B3, or JavaScript escape \u{30B3}).
Common uses
- •Spelling Japanese loanwords and foreign names that use the “ko” sound
- •Writing katakana text in UI labels, forms, or product names
- •Creating brand-style typography that uses katakana characters
- •Transcribing proper nouns (e.g., people or places) in katakana
- •Using as part of larger katakana syllable sequences in Japanese writing
Examples
コ (Katakana Letter Ko) – Copy & Unicode Info
- ココーヒー
- ココナン
- ココスメ
- ココウジ
- ココトバ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30B3 | |
| HTML Entity | コ | |
| HTML Code | コ | |
| CSS | \30B3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12467 | |
| Decimal | 12467 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ko Letter (コ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12467 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30B3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30B3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30b3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy コ 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 Ko letter mean?
コ is the Katakana letter for the “ko” sound. It appears in Japanese writing alongside other Kana and is commonly used in loanwords, names, and other contexts where Katakana is preferred. Because this character is part of a writing system, its meaning depends on the word it appears in rather than on the character alone. In Unicode terms, it is named “KATAKANA LETTER KO” and has the codepoint U+30B3. For developers, the important part is using the correct encoding (for example, HTML entity コ, CSS escape \30B3, or JavaScript escape \u{30B3}).
What is the Unicode code point for コ?
コ is U+30B3 (KATAKANA LETTER KO).
How can I copy コ reliably in HTML and CSS?
You can use the HTML entity コ or the CSS escape \30B3.
What JavaScript escape represents コ?
In JavaScript, you can use \u{30B3}.
Is コ the same as the hiragana こ?
No. コ is katakana (U+30B3) while こ is hiragana; they look similar but are different Unicode characters.