Hiragana Letter We Letter
ゑ is the Japanese hiragana letter we, represented by Unicode U+3091.
U+3091
ゑ (hiragana letter we) is a specific character in the Japanese writing system. It’s less common in everyday modern Japanese, but it still appears in names, historical contexts, and precise text. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and code points for web and app development.
Hiragana Letter We Letter Meaning
ゑ is the hiragana character known as HIRAGANA LETTER WE (Unicode U+3091). In modern Japanese, the letter is rare and is not commonly used in standard spelling the way あ, い, う, and え are. When it appears, it may be used for stylistic choices, historical or archaic spellings, or in proper nouns and rendered text that intentionally preserves older orthography. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, you should copy it directly (or use the provided code points) to ensure the exact symbol is preserved across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing/maintaining proper nouns that include ゑ (names, place names, brand spellings).
- •Representing historical or archaic Japanese spellings in writing and publishing.
- •Adding stylistic flair in titles, logos, or decorative text where the character is intentionally chosen.
- •Using exact characters in subtitles, transcripts, or datasets where orthography must match.
- •Including the character in UI text, forms, or data labels for Japanese text accuracy.
Examples
ゑ Hiragana Letter We (U+3091)
- ゑゑすぎ（small sample text with ゑ）
- ゑやさゑし
- ゑゑんじょ（example with ゑ）
- ゑかゑり（example with ゑ）
- ゑゑどすたいる（example with ゑ）
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3091 | |
| HTML Entity | ゑ | |
| HTML Code | ゑ | |
| CSS | \3091 |
FAQ
What does the Hiragana Letter We letter mean?
ゑ is the hiragana character known as HIRAGANA LETTER WE (Unicode U+3091). In modern Japanese, the letter is rare and is not commonly used in standard spelling the way あ, い, う, and え are. When it appears, it may be used for stylistic choices, historical or archaic spellings, or in proper nouns and rendered text that intentionally preserves older orthography. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, you should copy it directly (or use the provided code points) to ensure the exact symbol is preserved across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ゑ?
The Unicode code point for ゑ (HIRAGANA LETTER WE) is U+3091.
How can I copy ゑ safely for websites?
Copy the character directly from the page. If you’re generating it in code, use the provided escapes like CSS \\3091 or JavaScript \\u{3091}.
Why is ゑ different from the usual Japanese え?
ゑ is a separate hiragana character (HIRAGANA LETTER WE). Even though it may sound related to “we” in older contexts, it is not the same character as え.
Does ゑ work in all fonts and browsers?
Most modern systems support U+3091, but font coverage can vary. If it doesn’t display correctly, try a different Japanese-capable font.