Katakana Letter Small He Letter
ㇸ (U+31F8) is the Katakana letter small he, used as a small form in Japanese Katakana.
U+31F8
ㇸ is a specific Katakana character used in Japanese writing. It represents the small “he” sound in Katakana. This page helps you copy, identify, and use it correctly.
Katakana Letter Small He Letter Meaning
ㇸ is the “katakana letter small he” (Unicode U+31F8). It is a small Katakana character form used in written Japanese to affect how the syllable is read and typeset. Like other small Katakana letters, it typically appears in contexts where Japanese spelling uses reduced-sized characters to represent particular sound patterns. If you’re entering text in Japanese Katakana, designing type layouts, or preparing content that must match exact Unicode characters, using U+31F8 ensures the correct symbol rather than a larger “he” form.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese Katakana text that specifically requires the small he character
- •Designing or refining Japanese typography in layouts where character size matters
- •Preparing subtitles or captions where exact Unicode characters must match
- •Copying and pasting into documents, forms, or UI text that require U+31F8
- •Programming text input/output that needs the exact symbol codepoint
Examples
ㇸ Katakana letter small he
- ㇸㇸ
- ㇸかㇸ
- ㇸヘㇸ（small he in a Katakana context）
- ㇸたㇸけ
- ㇸㇸとめ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ㇸ | |
| HTML Code | ㇸ | |
| CSS | \31F8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12792 | |
| Decimal | 12792 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small He Letter (ㇸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12792 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31F8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31F8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31f8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇸ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Small He letter mean?
ㇸ is the “katakana letter small he” (Unicode U+31F8). It is a small Katakana character form used in written Japanese to affect how the syllable is read and typeset. Like other small Katakana letters, it typically appears in contexts where Japanese spelling uses reduced-sized characters to represent particular sound patterns. If you’re entering text in Japanese Katakana, designing type layouts, or preparing content that must match exact Unicode characters, using U+31F8 ensures the correct symbol rather than a larger “he” form.
What is the Unicode code point for ㇸ?
ㇸ is U+31F8 (KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HE).
How can I copy ㇸ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code-based use, you can also use the HTML entity (ㇸ) or the CSS/Unicode escapes shown above.
Is ㇸ the same as the regular Katakana he (ヘ)?
No. ㇸ is the small form (katakana letter small he) and has its own distinct Unicode code point (U+31F8).
Where would I see ㇸ used?
It appears in Japanese Katakana text where a small “he” is required, especially in spelling and typography that depends on exact character forms.