Wave Dash 〜

〜 (U+301C) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Wave Dash is part of the Symbols family (block: CJK Symbols and Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character Wave Dash has the codepoint U+301C and sits in the CJK Symbols and Punctuation block. It is a punctuation mark used in text. Its purpose is to structure text and convey tone. The wave dash helps show breaks or shifts in meaning gently. In some contexts it functions like a long dash or a stylistic separator. The exact look and position can vary by font and writing system. The character is part of common use in scripts that share punctuation conventions. For this reason, its behavior is tied to local style guides. Usage conventions differ by style and locale. Writers choose how prominently the symbol appears or whether to substitute a different dash. Readers may interpret the wave dash as signaling a pause, a range, or an informal tone depending on the setting. As with other punctuation, consistency matters. When a project crosses regions, teams align on how to apply it. Overall, the wave dash serves as a flexible tool for text structure and tone.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+301C in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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