The Katakana Unicode block is a range of characters used in the Japanese writing system. It includes the Katakana syllabary, which is primarily used for the transcription of foreign words, technical and scientific terms, and the names of plants, animals, and minerals. Katakana is also employed for emphasis, similar to italics in English. The Unicode block covers Katakana characters, including standard syllables and some extended characters for phonetic transcription and special usage.
View a range of fonts that support the Katakana block.
Below you will find all the characters that are in the Katakana unicode block. Currently there are 96 characters in this block.