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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)

  • メモリ (memory)
  • メール 送信
  • スペース区切り: メ
  • 価格: メニュー
  • メモ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+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).