Katakana Letter Small Ya Letter
ャ (Katakana Letter Small Ya) is a small Japanese katakana character used in combination sounds like "kya".
U+30E3
The symbol ャ is the Katakana Letter Small Ya. It’s used in Japanese writing to form smaller “ya” sounds inside syllables. This page helps you copy it and use the correct Unicode values.
Katakana Letter Small Ya Letter Meaning
ャ (U+30E3) is the Katakana Letter Small Ya. In Japanese katakana, the small “ャ” is typically used as part of a larger syllable combination, most often with consonant-based katakana to create sounds like “kya,” “sya,” “tya,” “nya,” and “hya.” It appears after the first part of the syllable (e.g., キ + ャ). Because it is a distinct Unicode character, copying the exact symbol is important for correct text rendering and for UI, typography, and developer use.
Common uses
- •Writing or typing Japanese katakana syllables in forms, chat, and labels
- •UI text and typography where accurate Japanese characters are required
- •Content creation (gaming, anime, product names) that uses katakana spelling
- •Localization and translation tools needing exact Unicode characters
- •Developer copy/paste for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript text handling
Examples
ャ — Katakana Letter Small Ya (U+30E3)
- ャキャット
- ャキヤップ
- ャミャク
- ャシャツ
- ャニャー
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30E3 | |
| HTML Entity | ャ | |
| HTML Code | ャ | |
| CSS | \30E3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12515 | |
| Decimal | 12515 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ya Letter (ャ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12515 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30E3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30E3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30e3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ャ 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 Ya letter mean?
ャ (U+30E3) is the Katakana Letter Small Ya. In Japanese katakana, the small “ャ” is typically used as part of a larger syllable combination, most often with consonant-based katakana to create sounds like “kya,” “sya,” “tya,” “nya,” and “hya.” It appears after the first part of the syllable (e.g., キ + ャ). Because it is a distinct Unicode character, copying the exact symbol is important for correct text rendering and for UI, typography, and developer use.
What Unicode character is ャ?
ャ is the Katakana Letter Small Ya, with Unicode code point U+30E3.
How do I copy and paste ャ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (the exact glyph) to preserve the correct Unicode character.
What HTML and CSS escapes can I use for ャ?
HTML entity: ャ (html_entity). CSS escape: \\30E3 (css_escape).
Is ャ the same as the normal Katakana Ya (ヤ)?
No. ャ is a small form (U+30E3), used as part of syllable combinations, while ヤ is the regular Katakana Ya.