Yen Sign Symbol
The ¥ Yen Sign is the currency symbol for the Japanese yen.
U+00A5
The ¥ symbol represents the Japanese yen. It’s widely used in prices, financial text, and product listings. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in web and design contexts.
Yen Sign Symbol Meaning
¥ is the Yen Sign, the standard currency symbol for the Japanese yen. You’ll commonly see it next to numbers to indicate price, totals, or amounts in Japan or in Japan-focused content. In digital typography and UI design, it’s often used in a compact form that fits well into tables, receipts, and headings. The symbol is encoded as Unicode U+00A5, so it can be reliably used across modern systems. For developers, it’s also available as an HTML entity (¥) and via CSS/JavaScript escapes, making it convenient for templates and scripts.
Common uses
- •Displaying Japanese yen prices in e-commerce product cards
- •Showing totals on invoices, receipts, and checkout screens
- •Labeling chart values and statistics related to Japan’s currency
- •Typing currency amounts in documents and spreadsheets
- •Using in social media posts or ads to indicate cost in yen
Examples
¥ Yen Sign (Currency Symbol)
- ¥¥1,980
- ¥合計 ¥3,450
- ¥特価：¥799
- ¥現在の残高：¥12,000
- ¥送料 ¥500
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ¥ | |
| HTML Code | ¥ | |
| CSS | \00A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0165 | |
| Decimal | 165 |
How to type Yen Sign Symbol (¥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 165 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00a5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ¥ 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 Yen Sign symbol mean?
¥ is the Yen Sign, the standard currency symbol for the Japanese yen. You’ll commonly see it next to numbers to indicate price, totals, or amounts in Japan or in Japan-focused content. In digital typography and UI design, it’s often used in a compact form that fits well into tables, receipts, and headings. The symbol is encoded as Unicode U+00A5, so it can be reliably used across modern systems. For developers, it’s also available as an HTML entity (¥) and via CSS/JavaScript escapes, making it convenient for templates and scripts.
What is the Unicode code point for the ¥ Yen Sign?
It is U+00A5.
How can I use the Yen Sign in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ¥.
How do I write ¥ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00A5. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{00A5}.
Is ¥ the same as the generic currency sign?
No. ¥ specifically denotes the Japanese yen, while a generic currency sign is not tied to one specific currency.