Katakana Letter Small Mu Letter
ㇺ is the Katakana small mu character (U+31FA) used in specific Japanese writing contexts.
U+31FA
ㇺ is Unicode character named KATAKANA LETTER SMALL MU. It belongs to the Katakana block and has the code point U+31FA. Use the escapes below to insert it reliably in web pages, code, and documents.
Katakana Letter Small Mu Letter Meaning
ㇺ (KATAKANA LETTER SMALL MU, U+31FA) is a small-form Katakana character. In Japanese typography, small Katakana letters can modify the sound or behavior of nearby characters depending on the word and orthography. Because it is a specific Unicode character (rather than a generic “small” modifier), it should be used as-is when you need the exact character appearance and spacing. It’s commonly relevant when writing Japanese text precisely, preparing labels and UI text, or working with fonts and text transformations that preserve individual Unicode characters.
Common uses
- •Typing Japanese text that requires the exact small mu character
- •Designing UI labels or typography where Katakana small letters must match precisely
- •Preparing multilingual content for websites, apps, and forms
- •Correcting or validating Unicode strings in localization workflows
- •Using the character in educational materials about Japanese writing systems
Examples
ㇺ Katakana Letter Small Mu
- ㇺㇺを含むカタカナ表記の確認
- ㇺUIでㇺの文字幅が崩れないかテスト
- ㇺㇺのUnicode値（U+31FA）を表示
- ㇺフォントプレビューでㇺを確認する
- ㇺㇺを正しくコピーして貼り付ける
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31FA | |
| HTML Entity | ㇺ | |
| HTML Code | ㇺ | |
| CSS | \31FA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12794 | |
| Decimal | 12794 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Mu Letter (ㇺ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12794 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31FA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31FA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31fa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇺ 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 Mu letter mean?
ㇺ (KATAKANA LETTER SMALL MU, U+31FA) is a small-form Katakana character. In Japanese typography, small Katakana letters can modify the sound or behavior of nearby characters depending on the word and orthography. Because it is a specific Unicode character (rather than a generic “small” modifier), it should be used as-is when you need the exact character appearance and spacing. It’s commonly relevant when writing Japanese text precisely, preparing labels and UI text, or working with fonts and text transformations that preserve individual Unicode characters.
What is the Unicode code point for ㇺ?
ㇺ is U+31FA (Unicode name: KATAKANA LETTER SMALL MU).
How can I copy ㇺ into a web page?
Use the character directly or use the HTML entity ㇺ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ㇺ?
CSS escape: \\31FA. JavaScript escape: \\u{31FA}.
Does ㇺ work like a generic “small” marker?
No—ㇺ is a specific Katakana character. If you need this exact glyph and Unicode identity, use ㇺ itself (not a different “small” representation).