U+05A4 "֤" Hebrew Accent Mahapakh Unicode Character

U+05A4 "֤" Hebrew Accent Mahapakh is a cantillation mark used in the Masoretic system of Biblical Hebrew, typically placed below a Hebrew letter to indicate a specific melodic motif for chanting scripture. Also known by its Yiddish name as a "pashta," this accent primarily serves as a disjunctive trope, signifying a pause or separation within a verse, and it is often paired with a preceding conjunctive mark. Its distinctive shape, resembling a small arc or comma, helps guide the reader in correct phrasing and musical intonation during the ritual reading of the Torah.