Katakana Letter Small Ru Letter
ㇽ (Katakana Letter Small Ru) is a small Japanese katakana character used in specific word forms.
U+31FD
ㇽ is a small Katakana character: “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RU” (U+31FD). Because it’s compact, it’s commonly used as part of written Japanese spellings where small kana matter.
Katakana Letter Small Ru Letter Meaning
ㇽ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RU” with code point U+31FD. In Japanese writing, small kana forms can change how a word is read compared with their full-size counterparts. This character is used as a small “ru” in katakana-based spellings, typically in specific loanwords, names, and standardized orthography where the small kana’s placement is meaningful. When entering Japanese text electronically, using the correct small-kana character helps avoid display issues and ensures the text matches the intended spelling.
Common uses
- •Correctly typing Japanese katakana spellings that require a small “ru”
- •Writing and formatting names or brand spellings in Japanese text
- •Adding precise kana in subtitles, captions, and UI labels
- •Preparing typography for Japanese content where small kana spacing matters
- •Ensuring accurate character usage when copying text between systems
Examples
ㇽ Katakana Letter Small Ru (U+31FD)
- ㇽExample: ㇽと一緒に小さな音を表します。
- ㇽExample: 文字入力でㇽを使って表記を揃えます。
- ㇽExample: UIにㇽを含む表記を入れました。
- ㇽExample: サブタイトルではㇽの位置が大切です。
- ㇽExample: 辞書データにㇽが正しく保存されています。
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31FD | |
| HTML Entity | ㇽ | |
| HTML Code | ㇽ | |
| CSS | \31FD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12797 | |
| Decimal | 12797 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Ru Letter (ㇽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12797 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31FD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31FD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31fd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇽ 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 Ru letter mean?
ㇽ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RU” with code point U+31FD. In Japanese writing, small kana forms can change how a word is read compared with their full-size counterparts. This character is used as a small “ru” in katakana-based spellings, typically in specific loanwords, names, and standardized orthography where the small kana’s placement is meaningful. When entering Japanese text electronically, using the correct small-kana character helps avoid display issues and ensures the text matches the intended spelling.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ㇽ?
ㇽ is named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL RU” and its Unicode code point is U+31FD.
How do I copy ㇽ into my project?
You can copy the character directly (ㇽ), or use the provided escapes: HTML entity ㇽ, CSS escape \\31FD, or JavaScript escape \\u{31FD}.
Is ㇽ the same as a normal “ru” character?
No. ㇽ is a small katakana ru character. Small kana can affect the intended reading and standardized spelling.
Will ㇽ display correctly in all fonts?
Most modern fonts that support Japanese characters should display it, but appearance can vary by font. If you see boxes or incorrect glyphs, try a different Japanese-capable font.