Katakana Letter Po Letter
ポ is the Katakana Letter PO (U+30DD), used to write the sound “po” in Japanese katakana.
U+30DD
ポ (U+30DD) is a single character from the Katakana block. It represents the “po” sound and is commonly used in Japanese writing for loanwords and names. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in text and code.
Katakana Letter Po Letter Meaning
ポ is the Katakana Letter PO, Unicode code point U+30DD. In Japanese, katakana characters are often used to represent sounds in loanwords, foreign names, technical terms, and onomatopoeia. Specifically, ポ corresponds to the syllable “po,” including cases where writers need the voiced “p” with the vowel sound “o.” Because it is a single, standalone character, it’s frequently used in word building (e.g., combining with other katakana letters) and in UI text, labels, and content that includes Japanese katakana. When coding or designing, use the correct Unicode character to avoid rendering issues.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese katakana for the “po” syllable in loanwords and proper names
- •Labeling products, characters, or locations that use katakana spellings
- •Creating subtitles, captions, or dialogue text that includes “po” sounds
- •Designing UI elements (buttons, tags, forms) with katakana text
- •Typography and web content where you need the exact Unicode character ポ
Examples
ポ (Katakana Letter Po) — Symbol Copy & Info
- ポポスト
- ポポテト
- ポポップ
- ポポニー
- ポポータル
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30DD | |
| HTML Entity | ポ | |
| HTML Code | ポ | |
| CSS | \30DD |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Po letter mean?
ポ is the Katakana Letter PO, Unicode code point U+30DD. In Japanese, katakana characters are often used to represent sounds in loanwords, foreign names, technical terms, and onomatopoeia. Specifically, ポ corresponds to the syllable “po,” including cases where writers need the voiced “p” with the vowel sound “o.” Because it is a single, standalone character, it’s frequently used in word building (e.g., combining with other katakana letters) and in UI text, labels, and content that includes Japanese katakana. When coding or designing, use the correct Unicode character to avoid rendering issues.
What Unicode character is “ポ”?
“ポ” is KATAKANA LETTER PO with Unicode code point U+30DD.
How do I type or input ポ on a keyboard?
Use your Japanese input method and type the romaji “po” to enter ポ, then confirm the katakana output.
Can I use ポ in HTML and web code?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ポ or the character directly. The Unicode escape is \\u{30DD} (JavaScript) or \\30DD (CSS escape).
What is the difference between ポ and similar characters?
ポ is specifically the katakana syllable “po” (U+30DD). Other katakana letters represent different syllables, even if they look similar.