Fullwidth Asterisk Letter
The fullwidth asterisk ＊ is a wider version of the asterisk for fullwidth text layouts.
U+FF0A
The symbol ＊ is called the Fullwidth Asterisk. It’s commonly used in fullwidth (CJK-style) typography where characters are designed to take up more horizontal space. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode forms in code.
Fullwidth Asterisk Letter Meaning
The fullwidth asterisk ＊ is a typographic variant of the normal asterisk, Unicode code point U+FF0A (FULLWIDTH ASTERISK). Visually, it is designed to fit fullwidth text layouts, often seen alongside other fullwidth punctuation in East Asian typography. Like the standard asterisk, it can represent “star” emphasis, act as a placeholder, or indicate a footnote-style marker depending on the context. In design and UI text, choosing fullwidth punctuation helps keep alignment consistent when mixed with other fullwidth characters.
Common uses
- •Marking emphasis in fullwidth text blocks
- •Using as a decorative bullet or separator in Japanese/Chinese-style layouts
- •Creating placeholder markers in templates (e.g., optional fields)
- •Footnote or reference markers in documents that use fullwidth punctuation
- •Separating items in UI strings where fullwidth alignment matters
Examples
＊ Fullwidth Asterisk (U+FF0A)
- ＊注意＊：期限は今週末です。
- ＊応募条件＊は必須項目です。
- ＊設定＊：変更すると反映に時間がかかります。
- ＊下記の項目＊を確認してください。
- ＊レポート＊（サンプル）を作成しました。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF0A | |
| HTML Entity | ＊ | |
| HTML Code | ＊ | |
| CSS | \FF0A |
FAQ
What does the Fullwidth Asterisk letter mean?
The fullwidth asterisk ＊ is a typographic variant of the normal asterisk, Unicode code point U+FF0A (FULLWIDTH ASTERISK). Visually, it is designed to fit fullwidth text layouts, often seen alongside other fullwidth punctuation in East Asian typography. Like the standard asterisk, it can represent “star” emphasis, act as a placeholder, or indicate a footnote-style marker depending on the context. In design and UI text, choosing fullwidth punctuation helps keep alignment consistent when mixed with other fullwidth characters.
Is ＊ the same as a normal asterisk *?
No. ＊ is the fullwidth asterisk (U+FF0A), while * is typically the standard ASCII asterisk. They look similar but are different Unicode characters.
When should I use the fullwidth version?
Use it when you’re working in fullwidth (CJK-style) typography or when you need consistent alignment with other fullwidth punctuation.
What is the Unicode code point for ＊?
The Unicode code point is U+FF0A, named FULLWIDTH ASTERISK.
How can I copy ＊ safely for use in code?
You can copy the character directly (＊) or use the provided escapes: HTML entity ＊, CSS escape \\FF0A, or JavaScript escape \\u{FF0A}.