Hiragana Letter Small E Letter
ぇ (U+3047) is the hiragana small e used in Japanese spellings to modify or represent specific sounds.
U+3047
“ぇ” is a hiragana character used as a small version of “え.” In Japanese writing, it commonly appears to affect pronunciation and to add nuance in spelling. This page includes copy/paste options and developer-friendly code points.
Hiragana Letter Small E Letter Meaning
“ぇ” (HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL E, U+3047) is the small form of the hiragana “え.” In Japanese, small kana often change how a sound is read, typically by indicating a specific, smaller “e” sound or a modified vowel sequence depending on the word. It appears in many everyday writing contexts, including casual spelling, sound effects, and compact forms that rely on small kana to match how the language is pronounced. Because it is distinct from the regular “え” character, using the correct Unicode character matters for accurate text display, searching, and text processing.
Common uses
- •Japanese casual spelling where “small e” indicates a softer or modified “e” sound
- •Writing sound-effect style text that uses small kana for punchy pronunciation
- •Accurate spelling in names, handles, and short phrases that use small kana
- •Typography and text layout work requiring the exact Unicode character U+3047
- •UI labels and forms that must match user input exactly (copy/paste correctness)
Examples
ぇ — Hiragana letter small e
- ぇきぇっと
- ぇしぇん
- ぇてぇすと
- ぇぺぇじ
- ぇねぇねぇ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3047 | |
| HTML Entity | ぇ | |
| HTML Code | ぇ | |
| CSS | \3047 |
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Small E letter mean?
“ぇ” (HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL E, U+3047) is the small form of the hiragana “え.” In Japanese, small kana often change how a sound is read, typically by indicating a specific, smaller “e” sound or a modified vowel sequence depending on the word. It appears in many everyday writing contexts, including casual spelling, sound effects, and compact forms that rely on small kana to match how the language is pronounced. Because it is distinct from the regular “え” character, using the correct Unicode character matters for accurate text display, searching, and text processing.
What is the Unicode code point for ぇ?
The Unicode code point for “ぇ” is U+3047.
How can I copy ぇ for use in a web or app project?
You can copy the character directly (“ぇ”). For programming, you can also use the escapes: CSS \\3047, JavaScript \\u{3047}, or HTML entity ぇ.
Is ぇ the same as え?
No. “ぇ” is the small form (HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL E) and is not the same character as “え” (HIRAGANA LETTER E). Using the wrong character can change pronunciation and break text matching.
In what situations does a small e (ぇ) appear?
It appears in Japanese spellings to reflect a modified “e” sound, and it’s also common in casual writing, short phrases, and sound-effect style text.