Katakana Letter Small Ka Letter
ヵ is the Katakana small version of KA, used in compact Japanese word spellings.
U+30F5
ヵ is a small Katakana character: Katakana Letter Small Ka. It appears in Japanese text where a reduced-size form of “ka” is used for style or orthography. Use the copy variations and code points below to reliably include it in websites and documents.
Katakana Letter Small Ka Letter Meaning
ヵ (Katakana Letter Small Ka, U+30F5) is a small Katakana character used as a compact “ka” in Japanese writing. Like other small Katakana forms, it’s typically used in specific word spellings and typography rather than as a full standalone syllable in every context. You may encounter it in product names, loanword-adjacent spellings, and carefully typeset Japanese text where spacing and rhythm matter. For digital use, it’s important to copy the character directly or use the provided Unicode/escape sequences to avoid mismatched glyphs.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text that requires the small “ka” character (ヵ)
- •Designing Japanese UI elements where spacing and typography match native conventions
- •Adding correct punctuation/letterforms in subtitles or captions using Katakana text
- •Preparing labels for products, forms, or shipping info that include the exact kana spelling
- •Authoring content where the precise character form (small ka) affects readability
Examples
ヵ (Katakana Letter Small Ka)
- ヵきめヵテスト
- ヵすずヵナコ
- ヵミヵちゃん
- ヵガイドヵ
- ヵコレクヵト
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F5 | |
| HTML Entity | ヵ | |
| HTML Code | ヵ | |
| CSS | \30F5 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Small Ka letter mean?
ヵ (Katakana Letter Small Ka, U+30F5) is a small Katakana character used as a compact “ka” in Japanese writing. Like other small Katakana forms, it’s typically used in specific word spellings and typography rather than as a full standalone syllable in every context. You may encounter it in product names, loanword-adjacent spellings, and carefully typeset Japanese text where spacing and rhythm matter. For digital use, it’s important to copy the character directly or use the provided Unicode/escape sequences to avoid mismatched glyphs.
What Unicode character is ヵ?
ヵ is Katakana Letter Small Ka with Unicode code point U+30F5.
How can I copy ヵ reliably into a website?
Copy the character directly, or use the escapes: HTML entity ヵ and CSS escape \\30F5 (also JS escape \\u{30F5}).
Is ヵ the same as the normal カ?
No. ヵ is the small form (Katakana Letter Small Ka). カ is the standard-size KA character.
Does ヵ have an HTML entity and a CSS/JavaScript escape?
Yes. HTML entity is ヵ. CSS escape is \\30F5. JavaScript escape is \\u{30F5}.