Katakana Letter Small Ho Letter
ㇹ (katakana small ho) is a small katakana character used in Japanese typography.
U+31F9
ㇹ is Unicode character U+31F9, named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HO.” It belongs to the Katakana block and is used as a smaller variant of the ho sound in Japanese text. This page helps you understand how it’s used and how to copy it correctly.
Katakana Letter Small Ho Letter Meaning
ㇹ is the small form of the katakana “ho” letter, used to represent a specific phonetic or typographic pattern in Japanese writing. In practice, it may appear in words where a reduced-size character is appropriate for readability, styling conventions, or orthographic design. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be used instead of approximations like normal “ホ” when you specifically need the small-ho character. When displaying or entering Japanese text, using the correct code point (U+31F9) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support the Katakana block.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text that specifically requires the small-ho katakana character
- •Typography and layout work where small katakana spacing and sizing must be precise
- •UI text and labels that include Japanese phonetic forms using proper Unicode characters
- •Subtitle, caption, or manuscript formatting that follows Japanese style conventions
- •Digital publishing and localization where character accuracy matters
Examples
ㇹ Katakana Letter Small Ho
- ㇹ例: ㇹあいの かたち
- ㇹやさしい ㇹの つかいかた
- ㇹテスト文字列: ㇹ
- ㇹㇹを そのまま 入力してください
- ㇹUI表示: ㇹ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31F9 | |
| HTML Entity | ㇹ | |
| HTML Code | ㇹ | |
| CSS | \31F9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12793 | |
| Decimal | 12793 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ho Letter (ㇹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12793 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31F9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31F9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31f9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇹ 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 Ho letter mean?
ㇹ is the small form of the katakana “ho” letter, used to represent a specific phonetic or typographic pattern in Japanese writing. In practice, it may appear in words where a reduced-size character is appropriate for readability, styling conventions, or orthographic design. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it should be used instead of approximations like normal “ホ” when you specifically need the small-ho character. When displaying or entering Japanese text, using the correct code point (U+31F9) helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms that support the Katakana block.
What is the Unicode code point for ㇹ?
ㇹ is U+31F9 (named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HO”).
How can I copy ㇹ easily?
Use the character “ㇹ” directly from this page, or copy the HTML entity “ㇹ” for web content.
Is ㇹ the same as the normal katakana “ホ”?
No. ㇹ is a distinct “small ho” katakana letter (U+31F9), while “ホ” is a different Unicode character.
Will ㇹ display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly on systems and fonts that support the Katakana block. If the font lacks support, it may not render as intended.