Katakana Letter Ri Letter
リ is the Japanese katakana character for the sound “ri.”
U+30EA
リ is a Katakana character used to write the sound “ri.” It has the Unicode code point U+30EA, so it’s straightforward to copy into apps and webpages.
Katakana Letter Ri Letter Meaning
リ (KATAKANA LETTER RI) is a single-character katakana used to represent the “ri” sound in Japanese writing. Like other katakana letters, it can appear in native and loanword spellings, in names, and in structured text such as kana tables. In everyday use, you’ll mainly encounter it as part of words and names rather than as a standalone symbol. For developers, it’s useful because it maps cleanly to Unicode (U+30EA), with standard representations for HTML entities and CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words that include the “ri” sound in katakana
- •Spelling names and brands in a katakana-based style
- •Labeling routes, sections, or items where kana is used
- •Creating kana tables or typography samples for Japanese text
- •Using Unicode text in UI, forms, and content feeds
Examples
リ (Katakana Letter RI) — Unicode Copy & Info
- リアメリカン・リズム
- リカリフォルニア
- リスノーリ
- リドリームリスト
- リマリオ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30EA | |
| HTML Entity | リ | |
| HTML Code | リ | |
| CSS | \30EA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12522 | |
| Decimal | 12522 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ri Letter (リ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12522 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30EA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30EA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30ea, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy リ 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 Ri letter mean?
リ (KATAKANA LETTER RI) is a single-character katakana used to represent the “ri” sound in Japanese writing. Like other katakana letters, it can appear in native and loanword spellings, in names, and in structured text such as kana tables. In everyday use, you’ll mainly encounter it as part of words and names rather than as a standalone symbol. For developers, it’s useful because it maps cleanly to Unicode (U+30EA), with standard representations for HTML entities and CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for リ?
リ is KATAKANA LETTER RI with Unicode code point U+30EA.
How can I copy リ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly as “リ”, or use the HTML entity: リ.
What is the CSS escape form for リ?
The CSS escape is \\30EA.
What is the JavaScript escape form for リ?
The JavaScript escape is \\u{30EA}.