ク
ku

ク (ku)

ク is a katakana character pronounced “ku”. It is the katakana form of hiragana く.

Hiragana Equivalent

く

Same pronunciation, used for native Japanese words and grammar.

Character Details

Romaji
ku
Row
ka
Unicode
U+30AF

Common Uses

Katakana ク (ku) appears frequently in foreign loanwords, scientific names, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis in written Japanese. Learning both katakana and hiragana forms helps you read all types of Japanese text.

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