Katakana Letter Small Si Letter
ㇱ is the Katakana letter small si (U+31F1) used in Japanese text.
U+31F1
ㇱ is a small Katakana character represented by U+31F1. It is primarily used to write Japanese words and names where a smaller “si” sound is required. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in digital text.
Katakana Letter Small Si Letter Meaning
ㇱ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL SI” with code point U+31F1. As a small Katakana letter, it functions as a size-modifying kana form, typically representing a shorter or more compact “si” sound in Japanese katakana writing. In practice, you’ll encounter it when transcribing proper names, branding, loanwords, and other katakana-based spellings that require a specific small-kana form. It’s best understood as part of the written Japanese orthography rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate, universal meaning.
Common uses
- •Typing or inputting Japanese katakana text with the small “si” form
- •Correctly rendering names and nicknames written in katakana
- •Preparing subtitles, UI labels, or content that must match kana spelling
- •Linguistic or transcription work involving precise Unicode characters
- •Displaying Japanese brand or product names in digital documents
Examples
ㇱ Katakana Letter Small Si
- ㇱしㇱ
- ㇱシㇱ
- ㇱアニㇱ
- ㇱナㇱ
- ㇱテㇱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+31F1 | |
| HTML Entity | ㇱ | |
| HTML Code | ㇱ | |
| CSS | \31F1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12785 | |
| Decimal | 12785 |
How to type Katakana Letter Small Si Letter (ㇱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12785 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 31F1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 31F1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 31f1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㇱ 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 Si letter mean?
ㇱ is the Unicode character named “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL SI” with code point U+31F1. As a small Katakana letter, it functions as a size-modifying kana form, typically representing a shorter or more compact “si” sound in Japanese katakana writing. In practice, you’ll encounter it when transcribing proper names, branding, loanwords, and other katakana-based spellings that require a specific small-kana form. It’s best understood as part of the written Japanese orthography rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate, universal meaning.
What Unicode character is ㇱ?
ㇱ is “KATAKANA LETTER SMALL SI” with Unicode code point U+31F1.
How do I copy ㇱ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ㇱ) / escapes (\\31F1 or \\u{31F1}) in code.
Why does ㇱ look small compared to other kana?
It’s a small Katakana letter, meaning its intended size is smaller and it modifies how the adjacent kana are read or spelled in Japanese.
Will ㇱ display correctly in all apps?
It depends on font and Unicode support, but most modern systems support U+31F1. If it appears as a box, try a different font that includes Katakana.