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What is the Katakana for 'Bu'? | ブ

If you are wondering what is the Katakana for 'Bu', you've come to the right place!

The Katakana for 'Bu' is 'ブ'.

    katakana

    Reading

    Bu

    Modifier

    dakuten

    Handwriting

Words Using

Katakana is used for foreign loanwords, foreign names, and for emphasis.

This katakana character is used in 24 words:

    word

    歯ブラシ

    Meaning

    Toothbrush

    word

    ストーブ

    Meaning

    Heater

    word

    ドライブ

    Meaning

    Drive

    word

    ブラウス

    Meaning

    Blouse

    word

    テーブル

    Meaning

    Table

    word

    クラブ

    Meaning

    Club

    word

    ブランド

    Meaning

    Brand

    word

    オブ

    Meaning

    Orb

    word

    カーブ

    Meaning

    Curve

    word

    トラブル

    Meaning

    Trouble

    word

    ブドウ

    Meaning

    Grape

    word

    バブル

    Meaning

    Bubble

    word

    ブルー

    Meaning

    Blue

    word

    ブーム

    Meaning

    Boom

    word

    ブラジル

    Meaning

    Brazil

    word

    ラブ

    Meaning

    Love

    word

    ウェブ

    Meaning

    Web

    word

    ダブル

    Meaning

    Double

    word

    ブレーキ

    Meaning

    Brake

    word

    ブラック

    Meaning

    Black

    word

    ブロック

    Meaning

    Block

    word

    シブヤ

    Meaning

    Shibuya

    word

    ケーブル

    Meaning

    Cable

    word

    ブラシ

    Meaning

    Brush

Learn the Katakana

Let's make sure you fully understand this katakana character.

What does ブ sound like?

ブ is pronounced as 'Bu'.

To help you master this katakana character, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its reading.