Katakana Letter Small Ku Letter
ㇰ (Katakana Letter Small Ku, U+31F0) is a small Katakana character used in Japanese word writing.
U+31F0
ㇰ is a small Katakana letter used in Japanese text. It has a specific Unicode identity, making it easy to copy correctly. Below you’ll find practical uses and ready-to-paste variations.
Katakana Letter Small Ku Letter Meaning
ㇰ is the Unicode character named KATAKANA LETTER SMALL KU (U+31F0) and belongs to the Katakana block. As a small Katakana form, it is typically used in Japanese writing to represent a “small ku” (く) sound or to meet typographic rules in certain word forms. Like other small Katakana characters, it functions as part of the orthography rather than as a standalone punctuation mark or symbol. When you need this exact character (not a lookalike), copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure correct rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Japanese small “ku” character into text editors and notes
- •Using the correct Unicode character in localization and UI strings
- •Typing Japanese names/terms that require the small Katakana form
- •Creating typography or font samples that include Katakana small letters
- •Avoiding encoding issues by using the Unicode code point (U+31F0)
Examples
ㇰ Katakana Letter Small Ku
- ㇰサンプㇰル
- ㇰことばㇰ
- ㇰテストㇰ
- ㇰナレッジㇰ
- ㇰしゅんㇰ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31F0 | |
| HTML Entity | ㇰ | |
| HTML Code | ㇰ | |
| CSS | \31F0 |
FAQ
What does the Katakana Letter Small Ku letter mean?
ㇰ is the Unicode character named KATAKANA LETTER SMALL KU (U+31F0) and belongs to the Katakana block. As a small Katakana form, it is typically used in Japanese writing to represent a “small ku” (く) sound or to meet typographic rules in certain word forms. Like other small Katakana characters, it functions as part of the orthography rather than as a standalone punctuation mark or symbol. When you need this exact character (not a lookalike), copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure correct rendering.
What Unicode character is ㇰ?
ㇰ is KATAKANA LETTER SMALL KU with Unicode code point U+31F0.
How can I copy ㇰ reliably in code?
Use the escapes: HTML entity ㇰ or CSS escape \\31F0 or JavaScript escape \\u{31F0}.
Is ㇰ the same as the normal く character?
No. ㇰ is a small Katakana letter (small “ku”), and it has a different Unicode identity than the standard く.
Where would I see ㇰ used?
You’ll see it in Japanese text where typographic rules require the small Katakana “ku” form, such as in certain words or proper-noun spellings.