Katakana Letter Small Ro Letter
ㇿ is the Katakana Letter Small Ro (U+31FF), used as a small kana mark in Japanese text.
U+31FF
ㇿ is a small Katakana character: the Katakana Letter Small Ro. It has the Unicode code point U+31FF and can be copied directly into documents. This page helps you understand where it appears and how to insert it reliably.
Katakana Letter Small Ro Letter Meaning
ㇿ (Katakana Letter Small Ro) is a small-form Katakana character identified by Unicode as “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RO” with code point U+31FF. In Japanese writing, small kana characters are typically used to represent specific phonetic or orthographic effects, often appearing adjacent to other Katakana elements rather than standing alone. When you see ㇿ in text, it usually modifies how the preceding or nearby sound is read within the word. For designers and developers, its key value is that it’s a distinct Unicode character, so it should be inserted using copy/paste or the provided escape forms to avoid font- or fallback-related substitution.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact small ro character into Japanese UI labels or forms
- •Typing Japanese text accurately in content editors that support Unicode
- •Using the character in names, titles, or transcriptions that require the small kana
- •Including ㇿ in subtitles or captions where exact character rendering matters
- •Developers rendering Japanese text by inserting Unicode U+31FF directly
Examples
ㇿ Katakana Letter Small Ro
- ㇿ入力ㇿテスト
- ㇿカタカナㇿの確認
- ㇿ例：ㇿ 文字
- ㇿ字幕ㇿ表示
- ㇿ表記ㇿルール
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31FF | |
| HTML Entity | ㇿ | |
| HTML Code | ㇿ | |
| CSS | \31FF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12799 | |
| Decimal | 12799 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ro Letter (ㇿ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12799 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31FF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31FF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31ff, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇿ 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 Ro letter mean?
ㇿ (Katakana Letter Small Ro) is a small-form Katakana character identified by Unicode as “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RO” with code point U+31FF. In Japanese writing, small kana characters are typically used to represent specific phonetic or orthographic effects, often appearing adjacent to other Katakana elements rather than standing alone. When you see ㇿ in text, it usually modifies how the preceding or nearby sound is read within the word. For designers and developers, its key value is that it’s a distinct Unicode character, so it should be inserted using copy/paste or the provided escape forms to avoid font- or fallback-related substitution.
What is the Unicode code point for ㇿ?
The Unicode code point for ㇿ is U+31FF.
How can I type or insert ㇿ in code?
Use Unicode escapes such as CSS \\31FF or JavaScript \\u{31FF} when supported by your environment.
Is ㇿ a regular Katakana letter or a small kana?
It is a small Katakana letter: “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RO.”
Why does my text not show ㇿ correctly?
If a font or renderer lacks the character, it may fall back to a different glyph or show a placeholder. Try a Unicode-capable font and insert the exact U+31FF character.