Katakana Letter Small Ra Letter
ㇻ (Katakana Letter Small Ra) is a small Katakana character used in specific Japanese writing contexts.
U+31FB
ㇻ is a small Katakana character with the Unicode code point U+31FB. It’s used when Japanese text requires a smaller “ra” form. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct character in fonts, documents, and code.
Katakana Letter Small Ra Letter Meaning
ㇻ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RA” (U+31FB). As a small Katakana letter, it appears in written Japanese where a reduced-size “ra” is needed for proper spelling or typographic layout. In practice, it may be used as part of words and names or in specific orthographic conventions where the small “ra” character is expected. If you’re working with Japanese text input, typography, subtitles, or text rendering, using the exact Unicode character ensures consistent results across systems that support this code point.
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting Japanese text that requires the small “ra” character
- •Designing Japanese typography where the small Katakana glyph must appear correctly
- •Subtitles, captions, and localization files that must match exact characters
- •Data entry and formatting in databases storing Japanese names or terms
- •Web and app text content where Unicode-accurate rendering is required
Examples
ㇻ Katakana Letter Small Ra
- ㇻ使用する文字はㇻです。
- ㇻこの単語にはㇻが含まれます。
- ㇻ表記ゆれを避けるため、ㇻを正しく入力してください。
- ㇻㇻを含むデータを確認します。
- ㇻフォントでㇻの表示をチェックします。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31FB | |
| HTML Entity | ㇻ | |
| HTML Code | ㇻ | |
| CSS | \31FB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12795 | |
| Decimal | 12795 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ra Letter (ㇻ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12795 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31FB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31FB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31fb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇻ 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 Ra letter mean?
ㇻ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RA” (U+31FB). As a small Katakana letter, it appears in written Japanese where a reduced-size “ra” is needed for proper spelling or typographic layout. In practice, it may be used as part of words and names or in specific orthographic conventions where the small “ra” character is expected. If you’re working with Japanese text input, typography, subtitles, or text rendering, using the exact Unicode character ensures consistent results across systems that support this code point.
What is the Unicode code point for ㇻ?
The Unicode code point for ㇻ (Katakana Letter Small Ra) is U+31FB.
How can I copy ㇻ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page (ㇻ) or use one of the provided escapes such as \\31FB or \\u{31FB}.
Why should I use the exact character instead of a similar one?
Because ㇻ is a distinct Unicode character; using a similar-looking Katakana letter can change spelling, rendering, or search/matching results.
Will ㇻ display correctly on all devices?
It will display correctly if the font and system support the Unicode character U+31FB. If not, it may show a fallback glyph.