Katakana Letter Small Ke Letter
The character ヶ (Katakana Letter Small Ke) is a small katakana used in Japanese writing, often in place names.
U+30F6
ヶ is a small katakana character used in Japanese text. It appears in certain fixed spellings, especially in names and place-related words. This page helps you copy it reliably across devices and code.
Katakana Letter Small Ke Letter Meaning
ヶ is the “katakana letter small ke” (U+30F6). In Japanese, small katakana characters modify how the syllables are written; ヶ is commonly seen as part of established spellings. A frequent real-world use is in place names and location references (for example, “-ヶ-” spellings in names). It can also appear in brand names, titles, and stylized text where the exact typography matters. When copying or coding, pay attention to the exact Unicode character U+30F6 so you get the correct small form rather than a different kana.
Common uses
- •Writing Japanese place names and location references that include “-ヶ-”
- •Branding and product names that use stylized katakana spellings
- •Titles, headings, and subtitles that require the exact small-kana form
- •Japanese signage and printed materials where typography must match
- •Digital text content (comments, bios, posts) that must preserve proper spelling
Examples
ヶ — Katakana Letter Small Ke (U+30F6)
- ヶよこはまヶ滝
- ヶみなとヶ丘
- ヶさくらヶ丘 2丁目
- ヶハルヶ坂店
- ヶとまりヶ浜
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+30F6 | |
| HTML Entity | ヶ | |
| HTML Code | ヶ | |
| CSS | \30F6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12534 | |
| Decimal | 12534 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ke Letter (ヶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12534 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 30F6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 30F6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 30f6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ヶ 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 Ke letter mean?
ヶ is the “katakana letter small ke” (U+30F6). In Japanese, small katakana characters modify how the syllables are written; ヶ is commonly seen as part of established spellings. A frequent real-world use is in place names and location references (for example, “-ヶ-” spellings in names). It can also appear in brand names, titles, and stylized text where the exact typography matters. When copying or coding, pay attention to the exact Unicode character U+30F6 so you get the correct small form rather than a different kana.
What Unicode character is ヶ?
ヶ is “Katakana Letter Small Ke” with Unicode code point U+30F6.
How can I copy ヶ reliably in HTML?
Use the numeric entity: ヶ.
What is the CSS escape for ヶ?
The CSS escape is \\30F6.
Is ヶ the same as ケ?
No. ケ is the normal katakana ke, while ヶ is the small ke (U+30F6). They are different characters.