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𛅐

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𛅐 U+1B150, 𛅐
HIRAGANA LETTER SMALL WI
[unassigned: U+1B133–U+1B14F]
𛄲
[U+1B132]
Small Kana Extension 𛅑
[U+1B151]

Japanese

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Etymology

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Small form of the hiragana character (wi).

Combining form

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𛅐 

  1. Small combining form of hiragana (wi) used in the 拗音 (yōon) morae く𛅐 (kwi) and ぐ𛅐 (gwi). Historically it was not distinguished from the full-size version; it is primarily used to transcribe foreign loanwords containing the sound.

Usage notes

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  • This kana is rarely used, with seeing more use.
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  • 𛅤 (katakana small wi)
  • (full-size wi)

See also

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