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Katakana Letter Small Hu Letter

ㇷ (small hu) is a small Katakana character used in specific Japanese word spellings.

U+31F7

ㇷ is a small Katakana letter used to write Japanese with precise spelling. It is encoded as U+31F7 and can be copied directly or inserted via Unicode escapes. This page helps you find practical uses and reliable copy options.

Katakana Letter Small Hu Letter Meaning

ㇷ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HU” with codepoint U+31F7. As a small Katakana letter, it typically appears as part of a word’s standard spelling where a smaller “hu” component is required. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just a scaled letter), it behaves predictably in fonts and text processing. You may encounter it in proper Japanese text, names, or transliterations that use Katakana orthography. For developers, using the exact character ensures consistent rendering and avoids substitution with other similar Katakana characters.

Common uses

  • Copying accurate Japanese Katakana text in chat or messaging
  • Entering specific Japanese spellings in forms and UI labels
  • Typography work where Unicode-accurate small Katakana characters are required
  • Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcripts with correct orthography
  • Programming text content that must preserve exact Japanese characters

Examples

ㇷ Katakana Letter Small Hu (U+31F7)

  • ここにㇷを含む日本語テキストを貼り付けます。
  • フォーム入力でㇷを正しく表示したいです。
  • 字幕データにㇷが入っている場合があります。
  • フォント確認のためにㇷを一文字ずつ表示します。
  • Unicode対応の編集ツールでㇷを検索します。

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+31F7
HTML Entityㇷ
HTML Codeㇷ
CSS\31F7

FAQ

What does the Katakana Letter Small Hu letter mean?

ㇷ is the Unicode character “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HU” with codepoint U+31F7. As a small Katakana letter, it typically appears as part of a word’s standard spelling where a smaller “hu” component is required. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just a scaled letter), it behaves predictably in fonts and text processing. You may encounter it in proper Japanese text, names, or transliterations that use Katakana orthography. For developers, using the exact character ensures consistent rendering and avoids substitution with other similar Katakana characters.

What Unicode character is ㇷ?

ㇷ is “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL HU” with Unicode codepoint U+31F7.

How can I copy ㇷ into my text editor?

Copy the symbol ㇷ directly from this page, or insert it using its Unicode forms like ㇷ or U+31F7.

Is ㇷ the same as a regular “hu” character?

No. ㇷ is specifically the small Katakana letter “hu” (U+31F7), and it should be used as a distinct Unicode character for correct spelling and rendering.

Where would I typically see ㇷ used?

You may see it in Japanese text where a small “hu” component is part of standard Katakana spelling, such as in names, transliterations, or written captions.