Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ku Letter
ｸ is the halfwidth Katakana letter “ku” (U+FF78) used when you need fixed-width or halfwidth Japanese text styling.
U+FF78
ｸ is a halfwidth Katakana character. It’s commonly used in contexts where text must match fixed-width layouts or legacy halfwidth Japanese formatting. You can copy it directly or insert it by its Unicode code point U+FF78.
Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ku Letter Meaning
ｸ is the halfwidth form of the Katakana letter “ku,” represented in Unicode as U+FF78 (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER KU). Halfwidth Katakana are typically used when Japanese text needs to align with halfwidth character grids, such as in some older systems, fixed-width UI components, or text that must fit tight spacing. Visually, it appears narrower than the standard fullwidth Katakana character, which can affect alignment in tables, forms, and monospace-like layouts. If you’re matching typography from legacy sources or ensuring consistent column widths, this halfwidth variant is the correct character.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying halfwidth Japanese text in fixed-width fields
- •Matching legacy text formats that use halfwidth Katakana characters
- •Ensuring consistent character alignment in tables, forms, and UI labels
- •Rendering compatibility in older systems or constrained typography pipelines
- •Creating uniform-looking strings where spacing must remain narrow
Examples
ｸ Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ku (U+FF78)
- ｸｸｶｻﾀﾅﾊ
- ｸりｸｸ
- ｸﾄｳｷｮｳｸ
- ｸ品番ｸ-123
- ｸ半角ｸだけ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF78 | |
| HTML Entity | ｸ | |
| HTML Code | ｸ | |
| CSS | \FF78 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65400 | |
| Decimal | 65400 |
How to type Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ku Letter (ｸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65400 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF78 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF78. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff78, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ｸ 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 Ku letter mean?
ｸ is the halfwidth form of the Katakana letter “ku,” represented in Unicode as U+FF78 (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER KU). Halfwidth Katakana are typically used when Japanese text needs to align with halfwidth character grids, such as in some older systems, fixed-width UI components, or text that must fit tight spacing. Visually, it appears narrower than the standard fullwidth Katakana character, which can affect alignment in tables, forms, and monospace-like layouts. If you’re matching typography from legacy sources or ensuring consistent column widths, this halfwidth variant is the correct character.
Is ｸ the same as the fullwidth Katakana letter “ku”?
No. ｸ is the halfwidth Katakana letter ku (U+FF78). The fullwidth “く” is a different Unicode character with different width and code point.
What is the Unicode code point for ｸ?
The Unicode code point is U+FF78 (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER KU).
How can I copy ｸ reliably for web development?
Copy the character directly from this page, or insert it using its Unicode escape: CSS \\FF78 or JavaScript \\u{FF78}.
When should I choose halfwidth Katakana instead of fullwidth?
Choose halfwidth when you need narrow, fixed-width alignment, legacy halfwidth compatibility, or consistent spacing in constrained UI layouts.