Katakana Letter Pu Letter
プ is the Katakana letter PU (U+30D7), used to write the sound “pu” in Japanese Katakana.
U+30D7
プ is the Katakana letter used to represent the sound “pu” in Japanese written with Katakana. This page provides reliable Unicode details and copy-ready options for designers, writers, and developers.
Katakana Letter Pu Letter Meaning
プ is the Japanese Katakana letter “PU,” encoded as U+30D7 (html: プ). In everyday writing, it helps form loanwords and onomatopoeia by spelling the “pu” sound using Katakana. You may see プ used as a standalone syllable in words and names, or as the first/second part of a longer Katakana string (for example, when combined with other Katakana letters). It is not the same as hiragana “ぷ”; it specifically belongs to the Katakana script.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting the “pu” syllable in Japanese Katakana text
- •Building UI labels, button text, or form placeholders in Katakana
- •Writing loanwords, brand names, or proper nouns using Katakana spelling
- •Creating subtitles or captions where Katakana syllables must be exact
- •Using the character in code, templates, or content systems via Unicode (U+30D7)
Examples
プ (Katakana Letter PU) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ププログラム
- プキャップ
- プコップ
- ププラス
- ププール
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30D7 | |
| HTML Entity | プ | |
| HTML Code | プ | |
| CSS | \30D7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12503 | |
| Decimal | 12503 |
How to type Katakana Letter Pu Letter (プ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12503 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30D7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30D7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30d7, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy プ 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 Pu letter mean?
プ is the Japanese Katakana letter “PU,” encoded as U+30D7 (html: プ). In everyday writing, it helps form loanwords and onomatopoeia by spelling the “pu” sound using Katakana. You may see プ used as a standalone syllable in words and names, or as the first/second part of a longer Katakana string (for example, when combined with other Katakana letters). It is not the same as hiragana “ぷ”; it specifically belongs to the Katakana script.
What Unicode character is “プ”?
プ is KATAKANA LETTER PU, code point U+30D7.
How can I copy “プ” into my clipboard or document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using your app’s normal paste function.
What are the HTML and escape codes for “プ”?
HTML entity: プ CSS escape: \\30D7 JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{30D7}.
Is “プ” the same as the hiragana “ぷ”?
No. プ is Katakana, while ぷ is hiragana; they represent the same general sound but belong to different scripts.