Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa Letter
ﾜ is the halfwidth Katakana “WA” character (U+FF9C) used when you need halfwidth Japanese text.
U+FF9C
ﾜ is a halfwidth Katakana letter used in Japanese text, especially in contexts that expect halfwidth characters. Because it has a specific Unicode code point, it can be reliably copied and rendered in software that supports it. Below you’ll find practical ways to use and paste it.
Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa Letter Meaning
ﾜ (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER WA, U+FF9C) is the halfwidth form of the Katakana “WA”. In everyday writing, the letter represents the sound “wa” and appears in words that use Katakana. Halfwidth characters are often used for compatibility with older systems, fixed-width layouts, or text formats where halfwidth glyphs are preferred (for example, certain legacy encodings or form constraints). Visually, halfwidth Katakana are narrower than standard fullwidth Katakana, which can help text align more precisely in some designs.
Common uses
- •Typing halfwidth Japanese text in form fields that require halfwidth characters
- •Preparing text for legacy systems that distinguish between halfwidth and fullwidth Katakana
- •Aligning fixed-width UI labels or tables where halfwidth spacing matters
- •Creating consistent character widths in certain design mockups and prototypes
- •Building search-ready datasets where character width must match expected input
Examples
ﾜ — Halfwidth Katakana Letter WA
- ﾜﾜｰﾜｰ
- ﾜﾜﾀｼ
- ﾜﾜﾝ
- ﾜﾜｶﾘﾏｽ
- ﾜﾜｲﾄ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF9C | |
| HTML Entity | ﾜ | |
| HTML Code | ﾜ | |
| CSS | \FF9C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65436 | |
| Decimal | 65436 |
How to type Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa Letter (ﾜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65436 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF9C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF9C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff9c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ﾜ 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 Wa letter mean?
ﾜ (HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER WA, U+FF9C) is the halfwidth form of the Katakana “WA”. In everyday writing, the letter represents the sound “wa” and appears in words that use Katakana. Halfwidth characters are often used for compatibility with older systems, fixed-width layouts, or text formats where halfwidth glyphs are preferred (for example, certain legacy encodings or form constraints). Visually, halfwidth Katakana are narrower than standard fullwidth Katakana, which can help text align more precisely in some designs.
What is the Unicode code point for ﾜ?
The character ﾜ is HALFWIDTH KATAKANA LETTER WA with Unicode code point U+FF9C.
How can I copy ﾜ reliably across apps?
Copy the character directly from this page (ﾜ). For developers, use the provided escapes so you can avoid font or keyboard layout issues.
What’s the difference between halfwidth and fullwidth Katakana?
Halfwidth Katakana are narrower glyphs than fullwidth Katakana. They are used when you need halfwidth character width for layout, compatibility, or specific text formats.
Can I use ﾜ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
Yes. Use HTML entity ﾜ or CSS escape \\FF9C. For JavaScript, you can use \\u{FF9C} to represent the character.