Parenthesized Ideograph Stock Letter
㈱ is the Unicode symbol “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH STOCK” (U+3231) often used to denote a stock company.
U+3231
The symbol ㈱ is a Unicode character shown as an ideograph enclosed in parentheses. It’s commonly associated with stock companies in company naming and signage. This page helps you copy it correctly and use it in text, design, and code.
Parenthesized Ideograph Stock Letter Meaning
㈱ corresponds to the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH STOCK” (U+3231). Visually, it presents an ideographic form enclosed in parentheses, and in practice it is widely used as a stylized company label meaning “stock company” (similar in intent to Japanese company-name conventions). Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier to place than typing multiple characters in certain fonts or layouts. Use it where you need a compact, recognizable mark for company branding, documents, or UI elements. Always ensure the destination font supports U+3231 to avoid missing-glyph boxes.
Common uses
- •Company names in documents and spreadsheets where the stock-company label is needed
- •User interface branding elements that display compact company-name text
- •Design mockups for posters, flyers, and product pages that include company identifiers
- •Social media posts or captions that reference real company names accurately
- •Developer-facing text content where a single Unicode character is preferable to mixed formatting
Examples
㈱ Parenshesized Ideograph Stock
- ㈱㈱みなと商事
- ㈱このページは㈱さくらの公式情報です。
- ㈱㈱テクノソリューションズ 採用情報
- ㈱会社名：㈱あおぞらホールディングス
- ㈱お問い合わせ：㈱アトラスサポート
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3231 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈱ | |
| HTML Code | ㈱ | |
| CSS | \3231 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12849 | |
| Decimal | 12849 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Stock Letter (㈱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12849 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3231 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3231. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3231, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㈱ 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 Parenthesized Ideograph Stock letter mean?
㈱ corresponds to the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH STOCK” (U+3231). Visually, it presents an ideographic form enclosed in parentheses, and in practice it is widely used as a stylized company label meaning “stock company” (similar in intent to Japanese company-name conventions). Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier to place than typing multiple characters in certain fonts or layouts. Use it where you need a compact, recognizable mark for company branding, documents, or UI elements. Always ensure the destination font supports U+3231 to avoid missing-glyph boxes.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈱?
The Unicode code point for ㈱ is U+3231.
What is the official Unicode name of this symbol?
Its Unicode name is “PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH STOCK.”
How can I copy ㈱ into my app or editor?
Copy the character directly (㈱). You can also paste the HTML entity (㈱) or use the escapes \\3231 or \\u{3231} depending on your environment.
Will ㈱ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support for U+3231. If the font lacks the glyph, you may see a missing-character box.