U+1B0EE "𛃮" Hentaigana Letter Ra-2 Unicode Character

U+1B0EE "𛃮" Hentaigana Letter Ra-2 is a specific variant form of the Japanese hiragana character "ら" (ra), belonging to the set of hentaigana, which are historical or alternative cursive forms of kana that were used before the standardized modern hiragana system was established in the early 20th century. This particular character, distinguished by its "Ra-2" designation, originates from a stylized abbreviation of the Chinese character 羅 (ra), which was the source for many kana shapes. Found in the Hentaigana block of the Unicode Standard, it is now primarily used in scholarly contexts, historical reprints, or decorative typography, and it represents the same phonetic sound as modern ら but with a distinct, often more calligraphic appearance that reflects the brushstroke variations of classical Japanese writing.