Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa
Copy and paste the halfwidth katakana letter wa symbol ﾜ (U+FF9C) 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 Wa
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF9C
The Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa (ﾜ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF9C. 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 wa 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 ﾜ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ﾜin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF9Cwith the content property
Understanding Halfwidth Katakana Letter Wa
Assigned to code point U+FF9C, the halfwidth katakana letter wa (ﾜ) 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 FF9C places this character at decimal position 65436 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ﾜ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
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.