Katakana Digraph Koto Letter
ヿ is the Katakana digraph “koto” character (U+30FF) used in specific Japanese spellings.
U+30FF
ヿ (U+30FF) is a Katakana digraph character known as “KATAKANA DIGRAPH KOTO.” It’s primarily relevant when reproducing or rendering specific Japanese text forms accurately. This page helps you copy the symbol and use the correct Unicode/escapes in your work.
Katakana Digraph Koto Letter Meaning
“ヿ” is the Unicode character named KATAKANA DIGRAPH KOTO (U+30FF). As a Katakana digraph, it represents a specific historical/orthographic spelling where “koto” appears as a compact digraph form. In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with exact Japanese text transcription, font/test data, or legacy/variant spellings that expect this exact code point. For everyday writing, many people may not use it directly; however, when the source text contains “ヿ,” preserving it ensures accurate reproduction, sorting, and display consistency across systems.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Japanese text that includes the “ヿ” character
- •Rendering or testing fonts/typography for Katakana digraph support
- •Preserving legacy or variant Japanese spellings in digital documents
- •Using the correct Unicode character in UI strings and labels
- •Developer use in data fields that must match source text byte-for-byte
Examples
ヿ Katakana Digraph Koto (U+30FF)
- ヿこの文字はヿです。
- ヿ原文の表記をヿのまま保存してください。
- ヿフォント確認：ヿ
- ヿ文字コード一覧にヿ（U+30FF）を追加。
- ヿヿを含むテキストを正しく表示する
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30FF | |
| HTML Entity | ヿ | |
| HTML Code | ヿ | |
| CSS | \30FF |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Digraph Koto letter mean?
“ヿ” is the Unicode character named KATAKANA DIGRAPH KOTO (U+30FF). As a Katakana digraph, it represents a specific historical/orthographic spelling where “koto” appears as a compact digraph form. In practice, you’ll encounter it when working with exact Japanese text transcription, font/test data, or legacy/variant spellings that expect this exact code point. For everyday writing, many people may not use it directly; however, when the source text contains “ヿ,” preserving it ensures accurate reproduction, sorting, and display consistency across systems.
What Unicode character is “ヿ”?
“ヿ” is KATAKANA DIGRAPH KOTO with Unicode code point U+30FF.
How can I copy the symbol for use in HTML or a webpage?
You can paste “ヿ” directly, or use the HTML entity: ヿ.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\30FF. JavaScript escape: \\u{30FF}.
Is “ヿ” commonly used in everyday Japanese writing?
It’s not frequently typed in everyday modern writing, but it matters when the source text requires that exact Katakana digraph character.