Hiragana Letter Small Yu Letter
ゅ is the small hiragana ゆ used to indicate a smaller “yu” sound in Japanese writing.
U+3085
The symbol ゅ is called Hiragana Letter Small Yu. It belongs to the Hiragana category and has the Unicode code point U+3085. Use the copy options below to insert it into text, web pages, or code.
Hiragana Letter Small Yu Letter Meaning
ゅ is the small form of the hiragana ゆ. In Japanese text, small ゆ (ゅ) typically modifies how the “yu” sound is read, most often appearing as part of digraph-like spellings (for example, in combinations such as “k- / y-” patterns). It helps distinguish pronunciation from a full-size ゆ. Visually, it is smaller and sits in a tighter typographic space, so it can affect how spacing and rhythm look in titles, captions, and UI text. When copying, use the exact character rather than visually similar substitutes to avoid pronunciation and rendering issues.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text where a small “yu” sound is required
- •Designing posters, covers, and titles that include correct Japanese kana
- •Adding accurate kana in game dialogue, UI labels, and subtitles
- •Writing or editing names and words that include small ゅ
- •Using the correct character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript strings for web content
Examples
ゅ (Hiragana Letter Small Yu) Symbol
- ゅきゅう（kyuu）
- ゅきゅっと
- ゅりゅう（ryuu）
- ゅしゅう（shuu）
- ゅひゅうが（hyuuga）
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3085 | |
| HTML Entity | ゅ | |
| HTML Code | ゅ | |
| CSS | \3085 |
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter Small Yu letter mean?
ゅ is the small form of the hiragana ゆ. In Japanese text, small ゆ (ゅ) typically modifies how the “yu” sound is read, most often appearing as part of digraph-like spellings (for example, in combinations such as “k- / y-” patterns). It helps distinguish pronunciation from a full-size ゆ. Visually, it is smaller and sits in a tighter typographic space, so it can affect how spacing and rhythm look in titles, captions, and UI text. When copying, use the exact character rather than visually similar substitutes to avoid pronunciation and rendering issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ゅ?
The Unicode code point for ゅ is U+3085.
How do I copy ゅ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity reference: ゅ.
What CSS escape can I use for ゅ?
In CSS, you can use: \\3085.
How do I include ゅ in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, you can use the escape: \\u{3085}.