〒

See also: ₸ and 𬼽

〒 U+3012, 〒
POSTAL MARK
← 】
[U+3011] 		CJK Symbols and Punctuation 〓 →
[U+3013]

Japanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Symbolization of Katakana テ (te), first letter of 逓(てい)信(しん)省(しょう) (teishinshō, “Ministry of Communication”).

Symbol

〒

  1. The postal mark (郵(ゆう)便(びん)マーク (yūbin māku)), written before Japanese postal codes.
    〒123-4567
  2. (map symbol) A symbol denoting a post office.

See also

References
  • ARIB STD-B24: Data Coding and Transmission Specification for Digital Broadcasting‎, 5.2-E1 edition, volume 1, Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB), 2008 June 6, page 57
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