Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ra
Copy and paste the halfwidth katakana letter ra symbol ﾗ (U+FF97) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ra
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF97
The Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ra (ﾗ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF97. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The halfwidth katakana letter ra symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ﾗ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ﾗin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF97with the content property
Understanding Halfwidth Katakana Letter Ra
Assigned to code point U+FF97, the halfwidth katakana letter ra (ﾗ) serves a precise role within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value FF97 places this character at decimal position 65431 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ﾗ, the CSS escape \FF97, or the JavaScript literal \u{FF97}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "halfwidth katakana," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.