Katakana Letter Ze Letter
ゼ is the Japanese Katakana character for the syllable “ze.”
U+30BC
ゼ is a single Katakana letter used in Japanese writing. It represents the “ze” sound and appears in many common words and names. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in software.
Katakana Letter Ze Letter Meaning
ゼ (KATAKANA LETTER ZE) is the Katakana character for the syllable “ze.” Like other Katakana letters, it’s commonly used to write loanwords, names, and emphasis, depending on context. You’ll see ゼ in words that include the “ze” sound, and it can also appear in stylized text or typographic designs where Katakana is preferred over Hiragana. From a technical standpoint, the character is Unicode U+30BC and can be inserted using common methods such as HTML entities or Unicode escapes.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese words that include the “ze” sound in Katakana
- •Designing UI labels or buttons that require Katakana text
- •Creating usernames, tags, or short phrases using Japanese characters
- •Using in subtitles and caption text where Katakana is required
- •Typing Japanese names or product names that use the “ze” syllable
Examples
ゼ (Katakana Letter Ze) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ゼゼブラ
- ゼマゼンタ
- ゼゼロ
- ゼチーズ
- ゼアマゾン（ゼ）
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30BC | |
| HTML Entity | ゼ | |
| HTML Code | ゼ | |
| CSS | \30BC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12476 | |
| Decimal | 12476 |
How to type Katakana Letter Ze Letter (ゼ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12476 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30BC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30BC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30bc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ゼ 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 Ze letter mean?
ゼ (KATAKANA LETTER ZE) is the Katakana character for the syllable “ze.” Like other Katakana letters, it’s commonly used to write loanwords, names, and emphasis, depending on context. You’ll see ゼ in words that include the “ze” sound, and it can also appear in stylized text or typographic designs where Katakana is preferred over Hiragana. From a technical standpoint, the character is Unicode U+30BC and can be inserted using common methods such as HTML entities or Unicode escapes.
What Unicode character is “ゼ”?
“ゼ” is KATAKANA LETTER ZE with Unicode code point U+30BC.
How can I copy ゼ into my website or app?
You can paste “ゼ” directly, or use the provided HTML entity (ゼ), CSS escape (\30BC), or JavaScript escape (\u{30BC}).
Does ゼ always mean the same thing in Japanese?
As a character, ゼ represents the “ze” sound in Katakana. Its exact meaning depends on the word and context where it appears.
Can I use ゼ in filenames and programming strings?
Yes. Because it’s a standard Unicode character (U+30BC), it can be used in text strings. Just ensure your system and tooling handle Unicode correctly.