Katakana Letter Ta Letter
タ is the Katakana letter TA, Unicode U+30BF, used to write the sound “ta” in Japanese.
U+30BF
タ is a Japanese Katakana character used to represent the “ta” sound. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode in apps and web pages. You’ll also find common usage ideas and example strings.
Katakana Letter Ta Letter Meaning
タ (Katakana Letter TA) represents the “ta” syllable in Japanese Katakana. Katakana is commonly used for phonetic transcription and for words borrowed from other languages, but the character itself simply denotes the syllable “ta” rather than a unique standalone concept. Depending on context, タ can appear in names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and katakana spelling conventions. In software, it’s identified by Unicode code point U+30BF, so using the correct character encoding and escapes helps prevent display issues across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese loanwords and foreign names that use the “ta” syllable
- •Phonetic spelling in subtitles, captions, and reading aids
- •Creating game or app text where “ta” syllables need to be shown in Katakana
- •UI labels and tags in Japanese-language interfaces
- •Onomatopoeia or sound-effect text that uses “ta” as a syllable
Examples
タ (Katakana Letter TA) — Unicode Character Guide
- タタクシー
- タタレント
- タタイム
- タタオル
- タタッチ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30BF | |
| HTML Entity | タ | |
| HTML Code | タ | |
| CSS | \30BF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12479 | |
| Decimal | 12479 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ta Letter (タ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12479 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30BF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30BF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30bf, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy タ 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 Ta letter mean?
タ (Katakana Letter TA) represents the “ta” syllable in Japanese Katakana. Katakana is commonly used for phonetic transcription and for words borrowed from other languages, but the character itself simply denotes the syllable “ta” rather than a unique standalone concept. Depending on context, タ can appear in names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and katakana spelling conventions. In software, it’s identified by Unicode code point U+30BF, so using the correct character encoding and escapes helps prevent display issues across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for タ?
タ is Unicode U+30BF (Katakana Letter TA).
How can I copy タ safely into HTML?
Use the HTML entity タ or paste the character directly: タ.
What escape sequences work in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\30BF. JavaScript escape: \\u{30BF}.
Is タ the same as a different “ta” character?
タ is the Katakana version. There is also a Hiragana form (た) for the same “ta” sound, but they are different Unicode characters.