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 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12509 | |
| Decimal | 12509 |
How to type Katakana Letter Po Letter (ポ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12509 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30DD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30DD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30dd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ポ 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 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.