Katakana-hiragana Double Hyphen Letter
゠ is the Katakana-Hiragana Double Hyphen character (U+30A0) used as a typographic mark.
U+30A0
゠ is a Unicode character named KATAKANA-HIRAGANA DOUBLE HYPHEN. It’s part of the Katakana block and can be useful when you need a specific double-hyphen glyph. Below are practical copy/paste options and code-friendly escapes.
Katakana-hiragana Double Hyphen Letter Meaning
The character ゠ is officially named KATAKANA-HIRAGANA DOUBLE HYPHEN (Unicode code point U+30A0). In practice, it’s a typographic sign shaped like two hyphens side-by-side. Because it has a dedicated Unicode identity, it’s preferred over approximations made from two regular hyphen-minus characters when you want consistent rendering. It may appear in text that uses specialized Japanese-style punctuation or formatting, and it can be used in UI labels, fonts/specimen samples, or content where a designer needs exactly this glyph rather than a generic dash.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste in Japanese typography mockups where a double-hyphen glyph is required
- •Using the exact Unicode character in UI text labels to match a design reference
- •Including the symbol in font or glyph specimen pages for accurate character display
- •Creating consistent separators in styled text where a standard hyphen-minus looks wrong
- •Programming content strings that must preserve the exact character (U+30A0) across systems
Examples
゠ Katakana-Hiragana Double Hyphen
- ゠Server゠Name
- ゠Step゠Two: Verify
- ゠Item゠List
- ゠A゠B comparison
- ゠Code゠Point: U+30A0
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30A0 | |
| HTML Entity | ゠ | |
| HTML Code | ゠ | |
| CSS | \30A0 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana-hiragana Double Hyphen letter mean?
The character ゠ is officially named KATAKANA-HIRAGANA DOUBLE HYPHEN (Unicode code point U+30A0). In practice, it’s a typographic sign shaped like two hyphens side-by-side. Because it has a dedicated Unicode identity, it’s preferred over approximations made from two regular hyphen-minus characters when you want consistent rendering. It may appear in text that uses specialized Japanese-style punctuation or formatting, and it can be used in UI labels, fonts/specimen samples, or content where a designer needs exactly this glyph rather than a generic dash.
What is the Unicode code point for ゠?
It is U+30A0 (KATAKANA-HIRAGANA DOUBLE HYPHEN).
How can I copy ゠ easily?
Use the character shown on this page (゠) and paste it directly into your document or design tool.
What HTML entity can I use for this symbol?
The HTML entity is ゠.
How do I escape ゠ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\30A0. JavaScript escape: \\u{30A0}.