Katakana Letter Tu Letter
ツ is the Katakana letter “TU” (U+30C4), commonly used in Japanese katakana text.
U+30C4
ツ is a Japanese katakana character used to write syllables in many loanwords and names. On this page you can copy the symbol and use it safely in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Katakana Letter Tu Letter Meaning
ツ is the Katakana letter TU, represented in Unicode as U+30C4. In Japanese writing, katakana is typically used for sounds, loanwords, names, and emphasis, and the character “ツ” corresponds to the “tsu” sound. Depending on the word, it may appear as part of longer syllables and sequences (for example, in combinations that include small vowels or gemination marks). For copy/paste, the key practical detail is the Unicode code point U+30C4, along with the provided HTML entity and escape sequences for consistent rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Japanese katakana text containing the “tsu” syllable
- •UI labels and buttons in Japanese-language interfaces
- •Naming and branding elements that include “tsu” in katakana form
- •Form fields or data entry for names and loanwords written in katakana
- •Developer use in strings, templates, and localization resources
Examples
ツ (Katakana Letter TU) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ツツクイ
- ツカツ
- ツロッツ
- ツスーツケース
- ツホツトライン
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30C4 | |
| HTML Entity | ツ | |
| HTML Code | ツ | |
| CSS | \30C4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12484 | |
| Decimal | 12484 |
How to type Katakana Letter Tu Letter (ツ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12484 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30C4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30C4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30c4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ツ 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 Tu letter mean?
ツ is the Katakana letter TU, represented in Unicode as U+30C4. In Japanese writing, katakana is typically used for sounds, loanwords, names, and emphasis, and the character “ツ” corresponds to the “tsu” sound. Depending on the word, it may appear as part of longer syllables and sequences (for example, in combinations that include small vowels or gemination marks). For copy/paste, the key practical detail is the Unicode code point U+30C4, along with the provided HTML entity and escape sequences for consistent rendering across platforms.
What Unicode character is “ツ”?
“ツ” is KATAKANA LETTER TU with Unicode code point U+30C4.
How do I copy “ツ” into HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ツ
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for “ツ”?
CSS escape: \\30C4. JavaScript escape: \\u{30C4}.
Does “ツ” always mean the same thing?
It specifically represents the katakana letter TU sound; its exact role depends on the word or sentence it appears in.