Fullwidth Left Parenthesis Letter
（ is the fullwidth left parenthesis character (U+FF08) used in fullwidth text layouts.
U+FF08
（ is known as the fullwidth left parenthesis. It’s commonly used alongside fullwidth text (often in East Asian typography) where spacing and alignment matter. You can copy it directly or use its HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Fullwidth Left Parenthesis Letter Meaning
The symbol （ is the fullwidth left parenthesis, Unicode U+FF08. “Fullwidth” means it occupies the same width as other fullwidth characters, which helps lines look aligned in fullwidth text systems. In practice, it functions like a normal left parenthesis “(” but is designed for fullwidth typography, such as Japanese-style UI text or consistent monospaced-like alignment in mixed character sets. It’s also used in document formatting, styled text, and some display contexts where the visual width of parentheses should match other fullwidth characters.
Common uses
- •Pair with “）” to display parenthetical phrases in fullwidth text layouts
- •Use in East Asian typography where fullwidth character alignment is required
- •Copy/paste into UI labels or forms that expect fullwidth punctuation
- •Create consistent-looking headings or annotations with fullwidth brackets
- •Format text in chat posts or documents that mix Latin and fullwidth characters
Examples
（ Fullwidth Left Parenthesis: Copy & Unicode Info
- （（注意：内容を確認してください）
- （見出し（例）
- （商品名（限定版）
- （サイズ（S / M / L）
- （使用条件（要確認）
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF08 | |
| HTML Entity | （ | |
| HTML Code | （ | |
| CSS | \FF08 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65288 | |
| Decimal | 65288 |
How to type Fullwidth Left Parenthesis Letter (（)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65288 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF08 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF08. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff08, 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 Fullwidth Left Parenthesis letter mean?
The symbol （ is the fullwidth left parenthesis, Unicode U+FF08. “Fullwidth” means it occupies the same width as other fullwidth characters, which helps lines look aligned in fullwidth text systems. In practice, it functions like a normal left parenthesis “(” but is designed for fullwidth typography, such as Japanese-style UI text or consistent monospaced-like alignment in mixed character sets. It’s also used in document formatting, styled text, and some display contexts where the visual width of parentheses should match other fullwidth characters.