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Fullwidth Right Parenthesis Letter

) (fullwidth right parenthesis) is used to close fullwidth brackets in East Asian typography.

U+FF09

) is a fullwidth closing parenthesis used alongside fullwidth punctuation. It’s common in Japanese and other East Asian text styling where fullwidth characters are preferred. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point for reliable rendering.

Fullwidth Right Parenthesis Letter Meaning

The symbol ) is the Unicode character FULLWIDTH RIGHT PARENTHESIS with code point U+FF09. It visually matches fullwidth typography, making it wider than the standard right parenthesis “)” and aligning better with other fullwidth characters (like fullwidth versions of parentheses). In practical text, it’s often paired with the fullwidth left parenthesis ( to form parentheses that look consistent in Japanese/Asian layouts. Outside of that, it can be used wherever fullwidth punctuation is required for spacing, alignment, or UI consistency. When you need precise character matching (for forms, typography, or code), using U+FF09 is the most dependable approach.

Common uses

  • •Typing Japanese-style fullwidth parentheses in text and comments
  • •Designing UI elements that require fullwidth punctuation alignment
  • •Formatting East Asian typography in documents and web pages
  • •Writing templates or macros that must match exact character widths
  • •Creating social posts that mix fullwidth symbols consistently

Examples

) Fullwidth Right Parenthesis (U+FF09)

  • )(例)
  • )お問い合わせ(担当:山田)
  • )価格は(消費税込)となります。
  • )条件:A(必須)/B(任意)
  • )時間:10:00〜18:00)

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+FF09
HTML Entity)
HTML Code)
CSS\FF09
Alt CodeAlt + 65289
Decimal65289

How to type Fullwidth Right Parenthesis Letter ())

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 65289 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF09 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF09. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type ff09, 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 Right Parenthesis letter mean?

The symbol ) is the Unicode character FULLWIDTH RIGHT PARENTHESIS with code point U+FF09. It visually matches fullwidth typography, making it wider than the standard right parenthesis “)” and aligning better with other fullwidth characters (like fullwidth versions of parentheses). In practical text, it’s often paired with the fullwidth left parenthesis ( to form parentheses that look consistent in Japanese/Asian layouts. Outside of that, it can be used wherever fullwidth punctuation is required for spacing, alignment, or UI consistency. When you need precise character matching (for forms, typography, or code), using U+FF09 is the most dependable approach.

What Unicode character is )?

) is FULLWIDTH RIGHT PARENTHESIS, Unicode code point U+FF09.

How is ) different from the normal right parenthesis )?

) is fullwidth, so it’s typically wider and aligns with fullwidth East Asian punctuation, unlike the standard ASCII right parenthesis ')'.

How do I copy it in HTML?

Use the HTML entity ).

What’s the best way to reference it in code?

Use the Unicode code point U+FF09, or for JavaScript use \\u{FF09}.