Katakana Letter Si Letter
シ is the Japanese katakana letter “si,” represented by Unicode U+30B7.
U+30B7
シ is a single katakana character used to write Japanese words in the katakana script. It maps to Unicode code point U+30B7 and can be copied or inserted in web and software contexts. Below you’ll find ready-to-use examples and common code escapes.
Katakana Letter Si Letter Meaning
シ (KATAKANA LETTER SI, U+30B7) is a katakana character corresponding to the “si/shi” sound in Japanese romanization systems. In everyday use, it commonly appears in katakana spellings of foreign words and names and in onomatopoeia. Depending on the word, it may be pronounced like “shi,” but the character itself is still the katakana SI letter. Since it’s a single Unicode character, it’s straightforward to copy into documents, design files, and code, and it keeps the correct script when displayed across platforms. Use the provided escapes to insert it reliably in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese katakana spellings of loanwords and personal names
- •Typing or forming Japanese onomatopoeia and sound effects in katakana
- •Labeling UI elements, buttons, or headings that use katakana text
- •Creating brand or product text that includes katakana characters
- •Developing multilingual content where Unicode katakana must render correctly
Examples
シ (Katakana Letter Si) - Unicode Symbol
- シシンガポール
- シライフシフト
- シカシオペア
- シテレビシステム
- シシーズン
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30B7 | |
| HTML Entity | シ | |
| HTML Code | シ | |
| CSS | \30B7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12471 | |
| Decimal | 12471 |
How to type Katakana Letter Si Letter (シ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12471 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30B7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30B7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30b7, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy シ 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 Si letter mean?
シ (KATAKANA LETTER SI, U+30B7) is a katakana character corresponding to the “si/shi” sound in Japanese romanization systems. In everyday use, it commonly appears in katakana spellings of foreign words and names and in onomatopoeia. Depending on the word, it may be pronounced like “shi,” but the character itself is still the katakana SI letter. Since it’s a single Unicode character, it’s straightforward to copy into documents, design files, and code, and it keeps the correct script when displayed across platforms. Use the provided escapes to insert it reliably in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What is the Unicode code point for シ?
シ is KATAKANA LETTER SI with Unicode code point U+30B7.
How can I copy シ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity シ (as provided) or paste the character directly.
What CSS escape can I use for シ?
Use the CSS escape \\30B7 (as provided).
How do I include シ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{30B7} (as provided) or paste the character.