Katakana Letter Re Letter
レ (Katakana Letter RE) is a Japanese katakana character used for the “re” sound in writing.
U+30EC
レ is the katakana letter representing the “re” sound in Japanese. It’s commonly used in names, loanwords, and everyday text. Below you’ll find the Unicode details and copy/paste options.
Katakana Letter Re Letter Meaning
レ (KATAKANA LETTER RE) is a katakana character used to write the “re” sound in Japanese. In practice, it appears in many everyday words and name spellings, including loanwords and proper nouns. Katakana is often used for foreign terms, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, so レ may show up in branding, UI labels, subtitles, or any text that uses katakana. When building digital content, knowing its exact Unicode code point (U+30EC) helps ensure the correct character is rendered across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Spelling Japanese names and surnames that use katakana
- •Writing loanwords and foreign brand elements in katakana
- •Creating UI labels, buttons, and form text for Japanese locales
- •Typing subtitles or captions where katakana spelling must be exact
- •Producing signage, posters, and printed materials in katakana
Examples
レ (Katakana Letter RE) — Unicode Copy & Info
- レレベル
- レコーヒーレ
- レアレルギー
- レスーパーセール
- レカラーレーベル
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30EC | |
| HTML Entity | レ | |
| HTML Code | レ | |
| CSS | \30EC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12524 | |
| Decimal | 12524 |
How to type Katakana Letter Re Letter (レ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12524 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30EC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30EC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ec, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy レ 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 Re letter mean?
レ (KATAKANA LETTER RE) is a katakana character used to write the “re” sound in Japanese. In practice, it appears in many everyday words and name spellings, including loanwords and proper nouns. Katakana is often used for foreign terms, onomatopoeia, and emphasis, so レ may show up in branding, UI labels, subtitles, or any text that uses katakana. When building digital content, knowing its exact Unicode code point (U+30EC) helps ensure the correct character is rendered across fonts and systems.
What is the Unicode code point for レ?
レ is U+30EC (KATAKANA LETTER RE).
How can I copy レ into my website or app?
Copy the character directly (レ), or use the HTML entity レ / the CSS escape \\30EC / the JavaScript escape \\u{30EC}.
Is レ the same as a lowercase English “r” or “re”?
No. レ is a Japanese katakana character for the “re” sound, not a Latin letter.
Why might レ display as a square box on my system?
That typically happens when the font doesn’t support the character. Try a Japanese-capable font or a Unicode-safe fallback stack.