Halfwidth Katakana-hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark Letter
The ｰ character is the halfwidth prolonged sound mark used in Japanese text to extend vowel sounds.
U+FF70
The ｰ symbol is a Japanese punctuation mark used to indicate that a sound should be prolonged. It’s often used in halfwidth character sets and can be convenient in text that mixes widths. Copy it directly, or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Halfwidth Katakana-hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark Letter Meaning
The ｰ character is the Halfwidth Katakana-Hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark (Unicode U+FF70). In Japanese writing, this mark extends the preceding vowel or sound, commonly in Katakana and related text contexts. You’ll see it in short labels, stylized text, and systems that use halfwidth characters. Because it is specifically “halfwidth,” it may render differently from the fullwidth prolonged sound mark in the same environment or font. When precise typography matters (e.g., legacy encodings, halfwidth display modes, or fixed-width UI text), using U+FF70 helps match the intended width.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese names or words in halfwidth form where prolonged sounds must be preserved
- •Building fixed-width UI labels and signage-like text that expects halfwidth punctuation
- •Formatting chat or social media text in a style that uses halfwidth characters
- •Legacy or compatibility text rendering where halfwidth katakana/spacing is required
- •Developer use in strings that need the exact Unicode character U+FF70
Examples
ｰ Halfwidth Katakana-Hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark
- ｰｶﾞｰﾃﾞﾝ
- ｰﾗｲﾌｰﾄﾞ
- ｰｽﾎﾟｰﾂ
- ｰﾄﾞﾗｲﾌｰﾄ
- ｰﾏﾀｰﾆ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF70 | |
| HTML Entity | ｰ | |
| HTML Code | ｰ | |
| CSS | \FF70 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65392 | |
| Decimal | 65392 |
How to type Halfwidth Katakana-hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark Letter (ｰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65392 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF70 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF70. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff70, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ｰ 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 Halfwidth Katakana-hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark letter mean?
The ｰ character is the Halfwidth Katakana-Hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark (Unicode U+FF70). In Japanese writing, this mark extends the preceding vowel or sound, commonly in Katakana and related text contexts. You’ll see it in short labels, stylized text, and systems that use halfwidth characters. Because it is specifically “halfwidth,” it may render differently from the fullwidth prolonged sound mark in the same environment or font. When precise typography matters (e.g., legacy encodings, halfwidth display modes, or fixed-width UI text), using U+FF70 helps match the intended width.
What is the Unicode code point for ｰ?
It is U+FF70 (Halfwidth Katakana-Hiragana Prolonged Sound Mark).
Is ｰ the same as the prolonged sound mark used in fullwidth Japanese text?
No. ｰ is explicitly the halfwidth version. It may look different from the fullwidth prolonged sound mark depending on font and layout.
How can I paste this symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ｰ.
How do I include it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\FF70. JavaScript escape: \\u{FF70}.