Katakana Letter Wi Letter
ヰ is the Katakana letter WI, encoded as Unicode U+30F0 and usable via common web copy methods.
U+30F0
“ヰ” is the Katakana letter WI. It has a single Unicode code point (U+30F0), making it straightforward to reference in text and code. This page provides copy options and practical usage guidance for designers and developers.
Katakana Letter Wi Letter Meaning
ヰ (KATAKANA LETTER WI) is a Japanese katakana character traditionally used to represent the sound “wi.” In modern everyday Japanese, “wi” is uncommon and is often replaced by other sounds or spellings depending on the context. You may still see ヰ in historical name spellings, stylized writing, branding, or when reproducing older text. Because it is a single, specific character (not a multi-character sequence), it’s useful when you need the exact visual form—such as for typography, subtitles, or accurate text rendering. Its stable Unicode identity helps avoid mismatches across systems.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying historical Japanese-style text that includes the exact character ヰ
- •Typography and graphic design work needing precise katakana characters
- •Accurate subtitle/caption text when reproducing older spellings
- •UI or content formatting where the exact single-character code point matters
- •Developer use cases requiring Unicode-accurate strings for Japanese text
Examples
ヰ (Katakana Letter WI) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ヰヰという文字をコピーします。
- ヰU+30F0 の文字はヰです。
- ヰレトロな表記で ヰ を使います。
- ヰ正確なレンダリングのためにヰを指定します。
- ヰこの見出しにはヰが含まれています。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F0 | |
| HTML Entity | ヰ | |
| HTML Code | ヰ | |
| CSS | \30F0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12528 | |
| Decimal | 12528 |
How to type Katakana Letter Wi Letter (ヰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12528 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30F0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30F0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30f0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ヰ 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 Wi letter mean?
ヰ (KATAKANA LETTER WI) is a Japanese katakana character traditionally used to represent the sound “wi.” In modern everyday Japanese, “wi” is uncommon and is often replaced by other sounds or spellings depending on the context. You may still see ヰ in historical name spellings, stylized writing, branding, or when reproducing older text. Because it is a single, specific character (not a multi-character sequence), it’s useful when you need the exact visual form—such as for typography, subtitles, or accurate text rendering. Its stable Unicode identity helps avoid mismatches across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ヰ?
ヰ is Unicode U+30F0 (KATAKANA LETTER WI).
How do I write ヰ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ヰ
How do I use ヰ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\30F0
How do I use ヰ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{30F0}