Katakana-Hiragana Double Hyphen ゠

゠ (U+30A0) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Katakana-Hiragana Double Hyphen is part of the Symbols family (block: Katakana). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character KATAKANA-HIRAGANA DOUBLE HYPHEN has the codepoint U+30A0. It belongs to the Katakana block and uses a Common script. In history and usage, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This double hyphen serves as a punctuation sign that marks breaks, pauses, or emphasis in some texts. It can appear where a dash would be used in other scripts, or where a break in thought is needed without ending a sentence. The symbol is defined for compatibility with Japanese text layout when mixed scripts appear. Writers choose its use based on local publishing rules and reader expectations. In English and other languages, double hyphens or em dashes are more common, but in multilingual contexts the Katakana-Hiragana double hyphen may appear to signal a similar pause. Because conventions vary, users should check the relevant style guide. The symbol is a practical tool for readability in mixed-script content. It helps separate ideas and set a tone without extra words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+30A0 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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