Katakana Letter N Letter
ン is the Katakana Letter N used to represent the “n” sound in Japanese katakana.
U+30F3
ン (Katakana Letter N) is a single Katakana character with Unicode code point U+30F3. It’s commonly used in Japanese writing when you need the “n” sound in katakana words.
Katakana Letter N Letter Meaning
ン (Katakana Letter N) represents the “n” sound in Japanese when written in katakana. In everyday use, it often appears as a syllabic “n” (for example, before a vowel or at the end of a word), helping distinguish katakana pronunciation. The character is specifically named “KATAKANA LETTER N” and has the Unicode code point U+30F3. In typography and text processing, it’s treated as its own character (not a combination of letters), so correct encoding is important for search, display, and copy/paste across systems.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese loanwords in katakana where the “n” sound is needed
- •Spelling out names or brands in katakana with accurate pronunciation
- •Labeling buttons, headings, or signage in Japanese text content
- •Creating subtitles or UI strings that require the exact “n” syllable
- •Data entry and localization where katakana must match the original text
Examples
ン (Katakana Letter N) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ンカンパニー
- ントンネル
- ンハンバーガー
- ンアンナ
- ンサン
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F3 | |
| HTML Entity | ン | |
| HTML Code | ン | |
| CSS | \30F3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12531 | |
| Decimal | 12531 |
How to type Katakana Letter N Letter (ン)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12531 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30F3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30F3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30f3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ン 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 N letter mean?
ン (Katakana Letter N) represents the “n” sound in Japanese when written in katakana. In everyday use, it often appears as a syllabic “n” (for example, before a vowel or at the end of a word), helping distinguish katakana pronunciation. The character is specifically named “KATAKANA LETTER N” and has the Unicode code point U+30F3. In typography and text processing, it’s treated as its own character (not a combination of letters), so correct encoding is important for search, display, and copy/paste across systems.
What is the Unicode for ン?
ン is Unicode U+30F3 (KATAKANA LETTER N).
How do I copy ン from this page?
Select the character “ン” and copy it, or use the provided HTML entity and escape forms (ン, \30F3, \u{30F3}).
Is ン the same as hiragana ん?
They are different characters: ン is katakana, while ん is hiragana. Visually and in Unicode they are not the same.
When should I use ン in Japanese katakana?
Use ン when you need the katakana “n” sound (the syllabic n) as written in the original Japanese spelling.