Katakana Letter Wo Letter
ヲ is the Katakana Letter WO (U+30F2), used to write the “wo” sound in Japanese text.
U+30F2
ヲ is a Japanese Katakana character used for the “wo” sound. It’s commonly seen in written Japanese, especially in specific words and names. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in documents and code.
Katakana Letter Wo Letter Meaning
ヲ (Katakana Letter WO, U+30F2) represents the “wo” sound in Japanese Katakana. While the pronunciation of “wo” varies by context in modern Japanese, the character is still used to spell certain words, names, and grammatical or stylistic forms. You may encounter ヲ in loanwords, proper nouns, theatrical or stylized writing, and in text where a specific reading is indicated. In digital content, use the exact character to preserve intended spelling and avoid substituting visually similar characters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese “wo” sound in Katakana-based text and labels
- •Displaying proper names or brand spellings that include ヲ
- •Using stylized Japanese text in posters, thumbnails, or titles
- •Marking readings in subtitles or educational materials
- •Programming and UI text that must match a specific Japanese character
Examples
ヲ — Katakana Letter WO
- ヲヲタク
- ヲテヲ
- ヲミヲ
- ヲヨヲ
- ヲヲレンジ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F2 | |
| HTML Entity | ヲ | |
| HTML Code | ヲ | |
| CSS | \30F2 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Wo letter mean?
ヲ (Katakana Letter WO, U+30F2) represents the “wo” sound in Japanese Katakana. While the pronunciation of “wo” varies by context in modern Japanese, the character is still used to spell certain words, names, and grammatical or stylistic forms. You may encounter ヲ in loanwords, proper nouns, theatrical or stylized writing, and in text where a specific reading is indicated. In digital content, use the exact character to preserve intended spelling and avoid substituting visually similar characters from other scripts.
What is the Unicode for ヲ?
ヲ is Katakana Letter WO with Unicode code point U+30F2.
How can I copy ヲ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ヲ.
How do I include ヲ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\30F2. JavaScript escape: \\u{30F2}.
Is ヲ the same as the Hiragana character for wo?
No. ヲ is Katakana Letter WO, and Hiragana wo is a different character. Use the one that matches your intended script and spelling.