The Unicode block Kana Extended-A includes additional Kana characters used primarily in the Japanese writing system. This block extends the basic set of Kana characters found in the Kana and Kana Extended-B blocks. It encompasses characters used for phonetic spelling, as well as specialized characters and archaic forms that aren't as commonly used today but are important for certain texts and historical documents. This block is essential for fully representing the range of Japanese phonetic syllables and other related symbols.
View a range of fonts that support the Kana Extended-A block.
Below you will find all the characters that are in the Kana Extended-A unicode block. Currently there are 35 characters in this block.