Halfwidth Katakana Letter Me Letter
メ is the halfwidth Katakana letter “me” (メ / メ) used in Japanese-style text layouts.
U+FF92
メ is a halfwidth Katakana character represented by Unicode U+FF92. It is often used when text must match fixed-width or legacy Japanese encoding conventions. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape forms in software.
Halfwidth Katakana Letter Me Letter Meaning
The character メ is “HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER ME” with Unicode code point U+FF92. It is the halfwidth form of the Katakana “メ”. Halfwidth Katakana is commonly seen in constrained layouts such as older terminals, some signage fonts, or systems that expect single-byte-style character widths. Visually it may look narrower than the fullwidth equivalent, helping align text in monospaced or fixed-width contexts. In everyday writing, “メ” and “メ” usually refer to the same sound/letter concept (me), but they are different characters in Unicode, so mixing them can affect spacing and alignment.
Common uses
- •Fixed-width Japanese text where halfwidth characters improve alignment
- •Legacy-style UI labels that expect halfwidth Katakana rendering
- •Data entry formats or file formats that store halfwidth characters
- •Designing compact typography in monospaced or grid-based layouts
- •Creating consistent punctuation/label spacing in mixed Japanese text
Examples
メ | Halfwidth Katakana Letter Me (U+FF92)
- メメモリ (memory)
- メメール 送信
- メスペース区切り: メ
- メ価格: メニュー
- メメモ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF92 | |
| HTML Entity | メ | |
| HTML Code | メ | |
| CSS | \FF92 |
FAQ
What does the Halfwidth Katakana Letter Me letter mean?
The character メ is “HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER ME” with Unicode code point U+FF92. It is the halfwidth form of the Katakana “メ”. Halfwidth Katakana is commonly seen in constrained layouts such as older terminals, some signage fonts, or systems that expect single-byte-style character widths. Visually it may look narrower than the fullwidth equivalent, helping align text in monospaced or fixed-width contexts. In everyday writing, “メ” and “メ” usually refer to the same sound/letter concept (me), but they are different characters in Unicode, so mixing them can affect spacing and alignment.
Is メ the same as メ?
They represent the “me” Katakana sound/letter, but they are different Unicode characters (halfwidth vs fullwidth). They may appear similar, yet spacing and font rendering can differ.
Where is メ commonly used?
It’s typically used in fixed-width layouts, legacy-style systems, or contexts where halfwidth Katakana is expected for alignment.
How can I copy メ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you need automation, use the escapes: CSS \\FF92 or JavaScript \\u{FF92}.
What is the Unicode code point for メ?
The Unicode code point for メ is U+FF92 (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER ME).