Katakana Letter Vo Letter
ヺ (Katakana Letter VO) is a Katakana character used for writing Japanese words and names.
U+30FA
ヺ is a specific Katakana letter with the Unicode code point U+30FA. This page helps you copy the character and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It’s mainly useful when you need the exact character for correct text rendering.
Katakana Letter Vo Letter Meaning
ヺ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER VO” with code point U+30FA. As a Katakana letter, it belongs to the Japanese writing system and is used in cases where the “vo” sound is represented in Katakana text. Like other Japanese kana, its visual form is part of correct orthography and typography rather than a standalone symbol with a universal meaning. In many contexts, you’ll encounter it in properly spelled Japanese text, typographic sets, or when matching a font’s specific character repertoire. If you’re not seeing it in your font, your system may substitute a missing glyph.
Common uses
- •Correctly reproducing Japanese text that includes the exact “vo” Katakana letter
- •Typography and font testing for Katakana glyph coverage
- •Data entry or localization work where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Creating UI labels or form text that must match a reference string
- •Copying into documents or social posts that require precise Japanese characters
Examples
ヺ (Katakana Letter VO) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ヺヺ で始まる文字列
- ヺ名前: ヺ
- ヺカテゴリ: ヺ
- ヺテキストにヺを含めます
- ヺコピーして使う: ヺ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30FA | |
| HTML Entity | ヺ | |
| HTML Code | ヺ | |
| CSS | \30FA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12538 | |
| Decimal | 12538 |
How to type Katakana Letter Vo Letter (ヺ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12538 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30FA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30FA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30fa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ヺ 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 Vo letter mean?
ヺ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER VO” with code point U+30FA. As a Katakana letter, it belongs to the Japanese writing system and is used in cases where the “vo” sound is represented in Katakana text. Like other Japanese kana, its visual form is part of correct orthography and typography rather than a standalone symbol with a universal meaning. In many contexts, you’ll encounter it in properly spelled Japanese text, typographic sets, or when matching a font’s specific character repertoire. If you’re not seeing it in your font, your system may substitute a missing glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for ヺ?
ヺ corresponds to Unicode code point U+30FA.
How can I copy ヺ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ヺ). For programming or HTML, use the provided escapes to avoid encoding issues.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for ヺ?
HTML entity: ヺ. CSS escape: \30FA. JavaScript escape: \u{30FA}.
Why do I see a blank box or a missing glyph?
Your font or device may not include a glyph for this Katakana character, causing fallback or a missing character box. Try a different font that supports U+30FA.