Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ko Letter
ｺ is the halfwidth Katakana letter KO used in East Asian text where halfwidth character sets are required.
U+FF7A
ｺ is a halfwidth Katakana character, used to represent the “ko” sound in a halfwidth form. It’s helpful when you need fixed-width text layouts, legacy encodings, or consistent typography. Below are copy-friendly options and key technical details.
Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ko Letter Meaning
ｺ (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER KO) is the halfwidth version of the Katakana “ko” character. Halfwidth Katakana typically appears in contexts that use halfwidth character forms—such as certain legacy Japanese text formats, character-mapped systems, and fixed-width UI or terminal displays. Visually, it’s narrower than the fullwidth counterpart, which can matter for alignment in tables, form fields, and monospaced layouts. In practice, it’s mainly used to spell or represent the “ko” sound in halfwidth typography rather than to carry additional meanings beyond the written character.
Common uses
- •Fixed-width UI labels where halfwidth characters must align with monospaced layouts
- •Legacy or compatibility text that expects halfwidth Katakana code units
- •Form inputs and data fields that restrict characters to halfwidth sets
- •Terminal output or console logs requiring narrow character width for neat columns
- •Typography control in design systems where halfwidth and fullwidth variants must be distinguished
Examples
ｺ Halfwidth Katakana Letter KO (U+FF7A)
- ｺｺﾝﾆﾁﾊ
- ｺｺﾞﾙﾌ
- ｺｺｳｴﾝ
- ｺｺｷｬｸ
- ｺｺｰﾄ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF7A | |
| HTML Entity | ｺ | |
| HTML Code | ｺ | |
| CSS | \FF7A |
FAQ
What does the Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ko letter mean?
ｺ (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER KO) is the halfwidth version of the Katakana “ko” character. Halfwidth Katakana typically appears in contexts that use halfwidth character forms—such as certain legacy Japanese text formats, character-mapped systems, and fixed-width UI or terminal displays. Visually, it’s narrower than the fullwidth counterpart, which can matter for alignment in tables, form fields, and monospaced layouts. In practice, it’s mainly used to spell or represent the “ko” sound in halfwidth typography rather than to carry additional meanings beyond the written character.
What Unicode character is ｺ?
ｺ is the “Halfwidth Katakana Letter KO” with Unicode code point U+FF7A (HTML entity: ｺ).
How do I copy ｺ correctly in software?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. If you need it via code, use the escapes: CSS \\FF7A or JavaScript \\u{FF7A}.
Is ｺ the same as the fullwidth KO?
No. ｺ is halfwidth (U+FF7A). The fullwidth Katakana “KO” uses a different code point and has different visual width.
Where is the halfwidth KO most commonly used?
It’s most often used in fixed-width or legacy-compatible text where halfwidth Katakana characters are required for alignment or encoding compatibility.