Katakana Letter Vi Letter
ヸ is the Katakana letter VI (U+30F8), used in specific Japanese text and romanization-related contexts.
U+30F8
ヸ (Katakana Letter VI) is a Katakana character with the Unicode code point U+30F8. It’s useful when you need exact, standards-based text rendering. Below you’ll find copy options, examples, and developer escapes.
Katakana Letter Vi Letter Meaning
ヸ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER VI” with code point U+30F8. As a Katakana letter, it belongs to the set of Japanese phonetic characters commonly used for foreign words, names, and technical writing. In practice, ヸ may appear in materials that require specific Katakana spellings, such as older or specialized representations of sounds, some romanization-to-Katakana mappings, or typographic sets that include less-common Katakana letters. Because Katakana characters are meaningful in exact text comparison and rendering, copying the precise character (rather than a lookalike) helps avoid mismatches across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Copying an exact Japanese Katakana letter for documents or typography where U+30F8 is required
- •Preparing text for software localization or romanization-related conversions that specify “vi” as Katakana
- •Using in design mockups or UI elements that must match a specific character set
- •Entering specialized characters in spreadsheets, forms, or databases that validate exact Unicode values
- •Referencing the character in educational or linguistic content about Katakana letters
Examples
ヸ (Katakana Letter VI) — Symbol Copy & Info
- ヸヸ
- ヸカタカナ ヸ (U+30F8)
- ヸvi → ヸ mapping example
- ヸ文字 ヸ を入力します
- ヸKatakana Letter VI: ヸ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ヸ | |
| HTML Code | ヸ | |
| CSS | \30F8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12536 | |
| Decimal | 12536 |
How to type Katakana Letter Vi Letter (ヸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12536 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30F8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30F8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30f8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ヸ 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 Vi letter mean?
ヸ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER VI” with code point U+30F8. As a Katakana letter, it belongs to the set of Japanese phonetic characters commonly used for foreign words, names, and technical writing. In practice, ヸ may appear in materials that require specific Katakana spellings, such as older or specialized representations of sounds, some romanization-to-Katakana mappings, or typographic sets that include less-common Katakana letters. Because Katakana characters are meaningful in exact text comparison and rendering, copying the precise character (rather than a lookalike) helps avoid mismatches across fonts and systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ヸ?
ヸ is Unicode code point U+30F8 (Unicode name: KATAKANA LETTER VI).
How can I copy ヸ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (the “ヸ” at the top). If you’re working in code, use the provided escapes like \\u{30F8}.
What is the HTML entity for ヸ?
The HTML entity is ヸ.
Is ヸ the same as any other Katakana character?
No. ヸ specifically corresponds to the Katakana Letter VI (U+30F8). Similar-looking Katakana letters may have different code points and should not be substituted.