Katakana Letter Zi Letter
ジ is the Katakana letter “zi” used in Japanese writing for loanwords and word sounds.
U+30B8
ジ is a single Katakana character commonly used to represent the “zi” sound in Japanese. It’s useful when you’re typing Japanese text, formatting content, or designing layouts with Katakana.
Katakana Letter Zi Letter Meaning
ジ is the Katakana letter for the “zi” (ジ) sound in Japanese. In everyday writing, it often appears in loanwords, names, and onomatopoeia where the “z/zi” sound is needed. Because Katakana is frequently used for non-native words, branding terms, and sound effects, ジ is a common character you may encounter in product names, game text, and subtitles. When copying, it’s important to use the exact character “ジ” rather than a visually similar letter from another script.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text that includes the “zi” sound in Katakana
- •Designing posters, game UI, or signage that needs accurate Katakana spelling
- •Writing subtitles or captions for media using Japanese proper pronunciation
- •Transliterating or rendering loanword spellings that use “ジ”
- •Programming-friendly text insertion using Unicode (U+30B8)
Examples
ジ (Katakana Letter Zi) — Unicode Copy & Use
- ジサッカー選手ジダン
- ジテレビの次はジップ音
- ジカジノ ジゲーム
- ジ音のジーという効果音
- ジ店名：ジンジャー
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30B8 | |
| HTML Entity | ジ | |
| HTML Code | ジ | |
| CSS | \30B8 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Zi letter mean?
ジ is the Katakana letter for the “zi” (ジ) sound in Japanese. In everyday writing, it often appears in loanwords, names, and onomatopoeia where the “z/zi” sound is needed. Because Katakana is frequently used for non-native words, branding terms, and sound effects, ジ is a common character you may encounter in product names, game text, and subtitles. When copying, it’s important to use the exact character “ジ” rather than a visually similar letter from another script.
What is the Unicode code point for ジ?
ジ is U+30B8 (KATAKANA LETTER ZI).
How can I copy ジ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ジ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape formats for ジ?
CSS escape: \\30B8. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{30B8}.
Is ジ the same as the English letter “z”?
No. ジ is a Japanese Katakana character representing the “zi” sound, not the Latin letter “z.”