U+3034 "〴" Vertical Kana Repeat with Voiced Sound Mark Upper Half Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+3034 "〴" Vertical Kana Repeat with Voiced Sound Mark Upper Half is a specialized typographic symbol used in Japanese writing within vertical text layouts, specifically to indicate the repetition of a preceding kana that carries a voiced sound mark, such as the dakuten. Its name derives from its function as the upper half component of a vertical repetition mark system, where it pairs with the lower half to represent the voiced repetition sign (called "kurikaeshi" for voiced sounds) in classical or formal Japanese printing. Unlike the more common vertical repetition mark U+3033 "〳" which repeats unvoiced kana, this character explicitly marks the second instance of the kana as having a voiced pronunciation, such as converting "ka" to "ga" when repeated. This character is primarily encountered in historical or stylized East Asian documents and is defined within the CJK Symbols and Punctuation block, serving a niche but important role in preserving the nuances of traditional Japanese vert
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
〴 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
〴 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE3 0x80 0xB4 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x3034 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00003034 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u3034 |
Unicode Properties