ヶ

Etymology 1
An abbreviation for the kanji, the counter for months, places or provisions.

Note that is a graphical abbreviation of the top of the character, and is pronounced  ka (or  ga), not as  ke. Compare simplified Chinese character.

Counter

 * 1)  Counter for months, places or provisions of Classical Chinese origin.

Counter

 * 1)  General counter for inanimates.

Particle

 * 1) An alternative spelling of an obsolete possessive marker . Found only in place names.