Fullwidth Yen Sign ￥

￥ (U+FFE5) 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: Fullwidth Yen Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms). 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 FULLWIDTH YEN SIGN is found in the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block. Its code point is U+FFE5. It appears as a wide version of the yen symbol used in East Asian typography. In everyday text, people use it as a currency symbol for prices and finance. Its appearance helps align with fullwidth characters in monospace and mixed text layouts. The symbol serves as a monetary unit indicator in many East Asian contexts, where prices may be shown in a format that fits a square grid. In usage, the sign can stand for Japanese yen or generic currency values in regions that adopt fullwidth characters. When writing, creators choose this symbol to match surrounding fullwidth characters and to maintain consistent spacing. Its role is similar to other currency signs, but its width and style reflect local typographic conventions. Currency symbols denote monetary units in prices and finance; formatting can vary by locale. The sign is widely recognized by readers who work with East Asian texts and financial documents. It helps create clear price tags, menu lists, and invoices within its script and locale.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FFE5 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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