Katakana Letter U Letter
ウ is the Katakana Letter U, used to write the “u” sound in Japanese katakana.
U+30A6
ウ (Katakana Letter U) is a Japanese katakana character used to represent the “u” sound. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it correctly in text and code with the proper Unicode and escape forms.
Katakana Letter U Letter Meaning
ウ is the Katakana Letter U (Unicode U+30A6). It is primarily used in Japanese to write sounds in katakana, especially the “u” vowel sound. Like other katakana letters, it appears in loanwords, brand names, technical terms, and onomatopoeia written in katakana. In everyday use, it often works as a building block for syllables such as “ウ” alone and as part of longer katakana spellings (for example when combined with other characters in the same word). For developers, the important part is that the character is exactly U+30A6, and you can reproduce it reliably via its HTML entity or escape sequences.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese loanwords and brand names that use the “u” sound in katakana
- •Typing or displaying the “u” vowel as part of katakana syllable sequences
- •Creating UI text labels in Japanese (e.g., buttons, headings, navigation)
- •Annotating pronunciation in study materials that use katakana
- •Generating consistent text for forms, templates, and content in Japanese
Examples
ウ (Katakana Letter U) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ウウ
- ウユー
- ウウイルス
- ウスーパー
- ウウナギ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ウ | |
| HTML Code | ウ | |
| CSS | \30A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12454 | |
| Decimal | 12454 |
How to type Katakana Letter U Letter (ウ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12454 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30a6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ウ 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 U letter mean?
ウ is the Katakana Letter U (Unicode U+30A6). It is primarily used in Japanese to write sounds in katakana, especially the “u” vowel sound. Like other katakana letters, it appears in loanwords, brand names, technical terms, and onomatopoeia written in katakana. In everyday use, it often works as a building block for syllables such as “ウ” alone and as part of longer katakana spellings (for example when combined with other characters in the same word). For developers, the important part is that the character is exactly U+30A6, and you can reproduce it reliably via its HTML entity or escape sequences.
What is the Unicode code point for ウ?
ウ is Unicode code point U+30A6 (KATAKANA LETTER U).
How can I copy ウ using HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ウ
What is the CSS escape for ウ?
The CSS escape is: \\30A6
How do I include ウ in JavaScript strings?
You can use: \\u{30A6}