Katakana Letter Yo Letter
ヨ is the Katakana letter “yo” used in Japanese writing for loanwords, names, and certain word endings.
U+30E8
ヨ is a single Katakana character used to represent the sound “yo.” It appears in everyday Japanese text, especially in names and loanwords. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode details, and practical examples.
Katakana Letter Yo Letter Meaning
ヨ (Katakana Letter Yo) is the Katakana character for the “yo” sound. In written Japanese, Katakana is commonly used for foreign-origin words, brand names, and personal or place names. ヨ also shows up in everyday vocabulary as part of word spellings, including loanwords and onomatopoeia-like expressions. Because it is a single character, it’s useful when you need precise typographic control—such as aligning text, matching fonts, or entering the exact character in forms, UI labels, or code.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese loanwords and brand names that include the “yo” sound
- •Writing or abbreviating names and places in Katakana
- •Form labels, UI text, or product descriptions in Japanese
- •Correct spelling in chat or messaging where Katakana sound is important
- •Preparing subtitles or captions that require exact character rendering
Examples
ヨ (Katakana Letter Yo) — Copy & Use
- ヨヨーロッパ
- ヨミヨン
- ヨコンビニヨ
- ヨさよなら
- ヨヨ! 今日は早いね
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30E8 | |
| HTML Entity | ヨ | |
| HTML Code | ヨ | |
| CSS | \30E8 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Yo letter mean?
ヨ (Katakana Letter Yo) is the Katakana character for the “yo” sound. In written Japanese, Katakana is commonly used for foreign-origin words, brand names, and personal or place names. ヨ also shows up in everyday vocabulary as part of word spellings, including loanwords and onomatopoeia-like expressions. Because it is a single character, it’s useful when you need precise typographic control—such as aligning text, matching fonts, or entering the exact character in forms, UI labels, or code.
What is the Unicode code point for ヨ?
ヨ is U+30E8 (KATAKANA LETTER YO).
How can I copy ヨ easily?
You can copy the character directly as “ヨ”, or use the HTML entity (ヨ) and the escapes: CSS \\30E8 or JavaScript \\u{30E8}.
Is ヨ the same as よ?
No. ヨ is Katakana Letter Yo, while よ is the Hiragana letter yo. They represent the same “yo” sound but use different scripts.
Where is ヨ commonly used?
It commonly appears in Japanese text for loanwords, names, and other spellings that use Katakana for the “yo” sound.