Halfwidth Katakana Letter U
Copy and paste the halfwidth katakana letter u symbol ｳ (U+FF73) 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 U
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF73
The Halfwidth Katakana Letter U (ｳ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF73. 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 u 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 ｳ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ｳin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF73with the content property
Understanding Halfwidth Katakana Letter U
The halfwidth katakana letter u character (ｳ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+FF73, it sits within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value FF73 places this character at decimal position 65395 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ｳ, the CSS escape \FF73, or the JavaScript literal \u{FF73}. 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.