Katakana Letter Yu Letter
ユ is the katakana letter “yu,” used in Japanese loanwords and name spellings.
U+30E6
“ユ” is a Japanese katakana character used to write the sound “yu.” It’s commonly seen in names, brands, and loanwords in modern text. Below you’ll find copy-friendly options and its Unicode details.
Katakana Letter Yu Letter Meaning
ユ is the katakana letter YU, representing the “yu” sound in Japanese. In writing, katakana is frequently used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and stylistic spelling, so ユ often appears in loanwords and personal or character names. It may be adjacent to other kana to form syllables and words, and it can also be used in typographic contexts where katakana styling is preferred over hiragana. For developers, ユ is a specific Unicode character at U+30E6, making it reliable for search, rendering, and copying across systems.
Common uses
- •Spelling Japanese names and nicknames that use the “yu” sound
- •Writing katakana loanwords where “yu” appears in branding or products
- •Forming character names in games, anime subtitles, and fan edits
- •Labeling UI text in Japanese language interfaces
- •Creating short messages and tags that use katakana for stylistic effect
Examples
ユ (Katakana Letter Yu) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ユユウ
- ユユキ
- ユユナ
- ユユニット
- ユユーモア
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30E6 | |
| HTML Entity | ユ | |
| HTML Code | ユ | |
| CSS | \30E6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12518 | |
| Decimal | 12518 |
How to type Katakana Letter Yu Letter (ユ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12518 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30E6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30E6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30e6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ユ 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 Yu letter mean?
ユ is the katakana letter YU, representing the “yu” sound in Japanese. In writing, katakana is frequently used for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and stylistic spelling, so ユ often appears in loanwords and personal or character names. It may be adjacent to other kana to form syllables and words, and it can also be used in typographic contexts where katakana styling is preferred over hiragana. For developers, ユ is a specific Unicode character at U+30E6, making it reliable for search, rendering, and copying across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ユ?
Its Unicode code point is U+30E6 (KATAKANA LETTER YU).
How can I copy ユ using the HTML entity?
Use the HTML entity: ユ.
What is the CSS escape for ユ?
Use the CSS escape: \\30E6.
How do I represent ユ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{30E6}.