Latin Capital Letter K With Hook Letter
Ƙ is the uppercase “K with hook” letter from Latin Extended, Unicode U+0198.
U+0198
Ƙ is a special Latin letter used in some orthographies and typography. If you need this exact character, it’s identified by Unicode U+0198. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Latin Capital Letter K With Hook Letter Meaning
Ƙ is the uppercase form of the “K with Hook” letter in the Latin Extended block. It is a distinct character, not a stylized K. Depending on the language or writing system, “K with hook” represents a specific sound or orthographic distinction that differs from a plain “K.” Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+0198), it should be used directly in documents, web pages, and software rather than approximated with similar-looking letters. Using the correct character helps preserve spelling, search accuracy, and consistent rendering across devices.
Common uses
- •Typing or publishing text in languages that use K with hook as a separate letter
- •Designing logos or headlines that require a distinctive Latin letter form
- •Preparing academic or linguistic documents with precise character correctness
- •Programming UI text or labels that must match a specific orthography
- •Creating subtitles, signage, or captions where spelling accuracy matters
Examples
Ƙ – Latin Capital Letter K with Hook
- ƘƘali
- ƘƘwame
- ƘƘasar
- ƘƘuda
- ƘGƘa
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0198 | |
| HTML Entity | Ƙ | |
| HTML Code | Ƙ | |
| CSS | \0198 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 408 | |
| Decimal | 408 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter K With Hook Letter (Ƙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 408 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0198 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0198. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0198, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ƙ 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 Latin Capital Letter K With Hook letter mean?
Ƙ is the uppercase form of the “K with Hook” letter in the Latin Extended block. It is a distinct character, not a stylized K. Depending on the language or writing system, “K with hook” represents a specific sound or orthographic distinction that differs from a plain “K.” Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+0198), it should be used directly in documents, web pages, and software rather than approximated with similar-looking letters. Using the correct character helps preserve spelling, search accuracy, and consistent rendering across devices.
What is the Unicode code point for Ƙ?
Ƙ is Unicode U+0198 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH HOOK).
How do I write Ƙ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ƙ
What CSS escape can I use for Ƙ?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0198
How do I include Ƙ in JavaScript strings?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{0198}