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 |
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.