Katakana Letter Na Letter
ナ is the Katakana Letter NA (U+30CA), used to write Japanese sounds like “na.”
U+30CA
ナ (Katakana Letter NA) is a Japanese katakana character for the sound “na.” You can easily copy it or use its Unicode and escape codes in web and app development.
Katakana Letter Na Letter Meaning
ナ is the katakana character named “KATAKANA LETTER NA” with Unicode code point U+30CA. In Japanese writing, it represents the syllable sound “na.” Katakana is commonly used for writing foreign words, names, and onomatopoeia, so ナ often appears in those contexts where the “na” sound is needed. Depending on the word, it may stand alone as a syllable or appear as part of longer katakana sequences (for example, with small vowel marks). In digital text, it behaves like a standard Unicode character, making it straightforward to copy and render correctly across modern systems.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese names and words that include the “na” sound in katakana
- •Creating Japanese text labels in UI/UX where katakana is preferred
- •Writing onomatopoeia or word fragments that use the “na” syllable
- •Designing badges, stickers, or posters with single-syllable katakana
- •Programming and localization: inserting or searching for U+30CA characters
Examples
ナ (Katakana Letter NA) - Unicode and Copy
- ナナナ
- ナナビ
- ナナゴヤ
- ナセナ
- ナバナナ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30CA | |
| HTML Entity | ナ | |
| HTML Code | ナ | |
| CSS | \30CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12490 | |
| Decimal | 12490 |
How to type Katakana Letter Na Letter (ナ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12490 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ca, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ナ 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 Na letter mean?
ナ is the katakana character named “KATAKANA LETTER NA” with Unicode code point U+30CA. In Japanese writing, it represents the syllable sound “na.” Katakana is commonly used for writing foreign words, names, and onomatopoeia, so ナ often appears in those contexts where the “na” sound is needed. Depending on the word, it may stand alone as a syllable or appear as part of longer katakana sequences (for example, with small vowel marks). In digital text, it behaves like a standard Unicode character, making it straightforward to copy and render correctly across modern systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ナ?
ナ is KATAKANA LETTER NA with Unicode code point U+30CA.
How can I copy ナ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ナ). You can also use the Unicode notation U+30CA or the provided HTML/CSS/JS escape forms.
What are the HTML and CSS/JS escape formats for ナ?
HTML entity: ナ . CSS escape: \\30CA . JavaScript escape: \\u{30CA} .
Is ナ the same as the hiragana “な”?
No. ナ is katakana, while “な” is hiragana. They represent the same general “na” sound but belong to different Japanese scripts.