プ
pu

プ (pu)

プ is a katakana character pronounced “pu”. It is the katakana form of hiragana ぷ.

Hiragana Equivalent

ぷ

Same pronunciation, used for native Japanese words and grammar.

Character Details

Romaji
pu
Row
pa
Unicode
U+30D7

Common Uses

Katakana プ (pu) 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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