U+00A5\yen¥¥<mo>¥</mo>Semantic identity and intent
Characters to distinguish
- ° — Degree Sign
- % — Percent Sign
- ∶ — Ratio
Use ¥ in the right format
Meaning and usage
Represents the yen sign in financial, scientific, measurement, or technical notation.
For Yen Sign (¥), use the symbol with an explicit unit, currency, locale, or standard when ambiguity is possible.
Pronunciation: yen sign
Formula examples
¥ is used in a context where represents the yen sign in financial, scientific, measurement, or technical notation.How to type Yen Sign
- Windows
- Use Character Map or enter U+00A5 in a Unicode-aware application.
- macOS
- Open Character Viewer with Control–Command–Space and search by the symbol name.
- Microsoft Word
- In an equation, type \yen and press Space when Word supports the command.
- iPhone and iPad
- Copy and paste ¥, or use a math/LaTeX app. The standard iOS keyboard may not expose every mathematical symbol.
- Android
- Copy and paste ¥, or use a math keyboard or LaTeX editor. Keyboard layouts vary by device and app.
- Google Docs
- For plain text, paste ¥ or use Insert → Special characters. For structured math, use the equation editor and verify \yen.
- Excel
- Paste ¥ into a cell or use Insert → Symbol when available. Ordinary cells preserve the character but do not interpret LaTeX commands.
Common mistakes
- Keep ¥ attached to the correct quantity and follow the destination's unit, currency, spacing, and decimal conventions.
- For plain text, copy ¥ as U+00A5; for structured equations, use \yen in math mode. A look-alike glyph or image can break search, accessibility, or parsing when the intended character is Yen Sign.
When to use ¥
- Use ¥ in plain text when a Unicode character is appropriate and the destination preserves U+00A5.
- Use \yen in an equation editor when mathematical spacing or structure matters.
- Define the local meaning when Yen Sign is used in currency measurement, financial math with a field-specific convention.
Look-alikes and related characters
- ° — Degree Sign
- % — Percent Sign
- ∶ — Ratio
Font and compatibility notes
Font coverage varies; verify the code point and destination rendering before publication.
Continue the workflow
From Yen Sign to a finished equation
- Copy the characterUse ¥ in plain text when Unicode is accepted.
- Choose a structured formatUse
\yenfor LaTeX or the MathML snippet for accessible web equations. - Edit or convertOpen the value in the editor or converter without retyping it.
Review and source notes
Quality tier: catalog
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23
Review method: Catalog review of character identity and notation mappings.
Verified against: Unicode Standard, Unicode mathematical notation guidance, and established LaTeX/MathML syntax.
Reference sources
- The Unicode StandardUnicode Consortium — Character identity, encoding, names, and conformance.
- Unicode Character Code ChartsUnicode Consortium — Code points and official character charts.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Yen Sign symbol mean?
Represents the yen sign in financial, scientific, measurement, or technical notation.
What is the LaTeX command for ¥?
Use \yen in a compatible math environment.
Can I copy ¥ as Unicode?
Yes. Use the copy button above to copy the Unicode character directly.