Katakana Iteration Mark Letter
ヽ (Katakana Iteration Mark) is a Japanese punctuation used to indicate repeated sounds in Katakana text.
U+30FD
ヽ is known in Unicode as the Katakana Iteration Mark. It’s commonly used in Japanese writing to show that a sound or syllable is repeated. This page gives you practical ways to copy it and use it in text, web, and code.
Katakana Iteration Mark Letter Meaning
The Katakana Iteration Mark (ヽ) is a Japanese punctuation mark used in Katakana to indicate repetition of the preceding sound or syllable. You’ll often see it in product names, captions, and short phrases where repeating a sound is part of the intended reading or rhythm. In plain text, it functions like a typographic symbol tied closely to Japanese text flow, so it’s most effective when used right after the character or word it modifies. In digital typography, it’s a distinct Unicode character at U+30FD, so copying it as the real character (not a visually similar one) helps ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Showing repeated sounds in Japanese Katakana captions or marketing text
- •Writing product or brand names that include deliberate sound repetition
- •Designing subtitles and UI labels that match Japanese reading conventions
- •Creating social media posts in Japanese where repetition is part of the tone
- •Using the correct Unicode character in web content for reliable rendering
Examples
ヽ Katakana Iteration Mark (U+30FD)
- ヽサンヽヨー
- ヽキレヽキレ
- ヽモヽモヽ
- ヽテヽテヽ
- ヽピヽピヽ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30FD | |
| HTML Entity | ヽ | |
| HTML Code | ヽ | |
| CSS | \30FD |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Iteration Mark letter mean?
The Katakana Iteration Mark (ヽ) is a Japanese punctuation mark used in Katakana to indicate repetition of the preceding sound or syllable. You’ll often see it in product names, captions, and short phrases where repeating a sound is part of the intended reading or rhythm. In plain text, it functions like a typographic symbol tied closely to Japanese text flow, so it’s most effective when used right after the character or word it modifies. In digital typography, it’s a distinct Unicode character at U+30FD, so copying it as the real character (not a visually similar one) helps ensure consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ヽ?
The Unicode name is “KATAKANA ITERATION MARK” and the code point is U+30FD.
How can I copy the symbol for use in text or design?
Copy the character directly as “ヽ” from this page, or use one of the provided escape formats for web/code workflows.
What do the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes look like?
HTML entity: ヽ CSS escape: \\30FD JavaScript escape: \\u{30FD}.
Is ヽ the same as other iteration marks used in Japanese?
No. ヽ specifically refers to the Katakana Iteration Mark (U+30FD). Other iteration marks have different code points and intended use.