Katakana Letter Small O Letter
ォ is the Katakana Letter Small O (U+30A9), used in Japanese katakana writing for specific sounds.
U+30A9
ォ is a small katakana character used in Japanese text. It’s primarily seen when constructing particular sound patterns in katakana. Use this page to copy the character or reference its Unicode code point in your work.
Katakana Letter Small O Letter Meaning
ォ (KATAKANA LETTER SMALL O, U+30A9) is a small version of the katakana “o” sound. In Japanese writing, small katakana characters are used to form specific pronunciations, often in combination patterns within words. Because it is visually smaller than the standard katakana letters, it helps convey timing and sound details that would not be expressed the same way with a full-size character. When you’re formatting Japanese text in design tools, chat apps, or software, copying the exact character (not a similar-looking one) is important for correct display and matching the intended reading.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact character into Japanese UI labels and interfaces
- •Writing correct katakana sound patterns in documents and blog posts
- •Using the character in subtitles or captions that require precise spelling
- •Testing font rendering for small katakana characters in design/dev
- •Referencing Unicode when encoding or validating Japanese text in software
Examples
ォ (Katakana Letter Small O) Copy & Details
- ォガンォウル？
- ォトォキョウ
- ォパォン
- ォソォニック
- ォノォート
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30A9 | |
| HTML Entity | ォ | |
| HTML Code | ォ | |
| CSS | \30A9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12457 | |
| Decimal | 12457 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small O Letter (ォ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12457 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30A9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30A9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30a9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ォ 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 Small O letter mean?
ォ (KATAKANA LETTER SMALL O, U+30A9) is a small version of the katakana “o” sound. In Japanese writing, small katakana characters are used to form specific pronunciations, often in combination patterns within words. Because it is visually smaller than the standard katakana letters, it helps convey timing and sound details that would not be expressed the same way with a full-size character. When you’re formatting Japanese text in design tools, chat apps, or software, copying the exact character (not a similar-looking one) is important for correct display and matching the intended reading.
What Unicode character is ォ?
ォ is KATAKANA LETTER SMALL O with Unicode code point U+30A9.
How do I type or copy ォ?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For coding, use the provided Unicode forms like \\\\u{30A9} or \\\\30A9.
Is ォ the same as the regular katakana オ?
No. ォ is a small katakana letter (small o), while オ is a full-size katakana letter.
What are the HTML and CSS representations?
HTML entity: ォ. CSS escape: \\\\30A9.