ぁ

Combining form

 * 1) Small combining form of hiragana.
 * ふぁ - the sound rather than   or
 * - transliteration of

Usage notes

 * Small combining kana, , , and  are used in the following ways.
 * After a kana of the same vowel, representing a nonstandard pronunciation (where it would otherwise be silent) or lengthening of the vowel.
 * - (sound of breathing)
 * - (cry of excitement)
 * - (です without a silent u)
 * After, , , , , , replacing the preceding vowel.
 * Three special combinations,, , , and their voiced versions are also used in this way.
 * After other kana ending in -i or -u, changing the preceding vowel to a semivowel.
 * Three special combinations,, , , and their voiced versions are also used in this way.
 * After other kana ending in -i or -u, changing the preceding vowel to a semivowel.

Related terms

 * (katakana small a)
 * (full-size a)