Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ha Letter
ﾊ (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER HA, U+FF8A) is a halfwidth Japanese katakana character for compact text.
U+FF8A
ﾊ is a halfwidth Katakana letter used in Japanese writing where a narrower character form is needed. It’s commonly referenced by its Unicode code point U+FF8A. Use it directly or via HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes for reliable copy and rendering.
Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ha Letter Meaning
The symbol ﾊ is the halfwidth form of the Katakana letter “ha” used in Japanese text. Halfwidth characters are typically designed for single-byte or fixed-width layouts, so they appear more compact than the standard (fullwidth) Katakana “ハ”. In practice, ﾊ shows up when working with legacy encodings, older Japanese typography systems, terminal or monospace displays, or UI designs where character width matters. On the web and in code, it’s identified by Unicode code point U+FF8A, which helps you copy it consistently across platforms.
Common uses
- •Legacy or single-byte Japanese text compatibility
- •Fixed-width or monospace UI layouts where width matters
- •Terminal/console output that expects halfwidth katakana
- •Copying characters from older sources like plain-text product labels
- •Data entry and normalization when halfwidth katakana is required
Examples
ﾊ — Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ha
- ﾊﾊﾊ
- ﾊﾊｲ
- ﾊｵﾊﾖｳ ﾊ
- ﾊｻﾎﾟｰﾄ: ﾊ
- ﾊ品名: ﾊﾅ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF8A | |
| HTML Entity | ﾊ | |
| HTML Code | ﾊ | |
| CSS | \FF8A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65418 | |
| Decimal | 65418 |
How to type Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ha Letter (ﾊ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65418 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF8A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF8A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff8a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ﾊ 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 Letter Ha letter mean?
The symbol ﾊ is the halfwidth form of the Katakana letter “ha” used in Japanese text. Halfwidth characters are typically designed for single-byte or fixed-width layouts, so they appear more compact than the standard (fullwidth) Katakana “ハ”. In practice, ﾊ shows up when working with legacy encodings, older Japanese typography systems, terminal or monospace displays, or UI designs where character width matters. On the web and in code, it’s identified by Unicode code point U+FF8A, which helps you copy it consistently across platforms.
What Unicode code point is ﾊ?
ﾊ is Unicode U+FF8A (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER HA).
How can I copy ﾊ reliably on the web?
Copy the character itself (ﾊ). For code or templates, you can also use the HTML entity ﾊ or the escapes provided.
Is ﾊ the same as the normal Katakana “ハ”?
No. ﾊ is halfwidth (U+FF8A), while “ハ” is the fullwidth Katakana form, which typically occupies more horizontal space.
Can I use ﾊ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. Use the provided CSS escape \\FF8A or JavaScript escape \\u{FF8A} for consistent rendering.