HTML Entity for Lowercase K Kra (ĸ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0138

HTML Entity for lowercase kra (U+0138) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Lowercase K Kra Entity?

Lowercase kra (ĸ) is the Latin Extended-A character at Unicode U+0138 (LATIN SMALL LETTER KRA). It looks like a small-capital k and was formerly used in Greenlandic for the sound [q]; modern spelling uses q instead.

Remember

Character     ĸ
Unicode       U+0138
Named entity  &kgreen;
Hex entity    &#x138;
Decimal       &#312;
CSS escape    \0138
Uppercase     (none in Unicode)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ĸ. Prefer &kgreen; in HTML source for clarity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&kgreen;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`ĸ`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`ĸ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0138`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ĸ`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`&kgreen;`
Numeric entity required	`ĸ` or `ĸ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0138"`
Modern Greenlandic [q]	Use letter `q` — kra is historical
K with hook ƙ instead	See Lowercase K Hook

See it

Live Preview

Lowercase kra in historical and comparison contexts.

Historical sample ĸalaallisut (historical spelling)

Large glyph ĸ

Named entity &kgreen; → ĸ

vs k / q / ƙ ĸ | k | q | ƙ

With entities Named: ĸ | Hex: ĸ | Decimal: ĸ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this character with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ĸ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase Kra (&kgreen;)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0138";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &kgreen;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x138;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#312;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Historical Greenlandic: &kgreen; (now often q)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &kgreen; is the clearest HTML form and renders ĸ.

2. Hex: U+0138 → ĸ in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 312 → ĸ. Same result as hex.

4. CSS: use \0138 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ĸ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with lowercase kra.

Spelling

Modern Greenlandic uses `q`

For current Kalaallisut, write q. Use &kgreen; for historical or specialized linguistic text.

Look-alikes

Not k or ƙ

Plain k is U+006B; k hook ƙ is U+0199. Kra ĸ is a distinct letter.

Case

No capital kra

Unicode defines only the small letter. Do not invent an uppercase pair.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0138 belongs in CSS. &kgreen; / ĸ / ĸ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ĸ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &kgreen;, not &kgreen.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Lowercase kra (U+0138) and its entity forms (&kgreen;, ĸ, ĸ, CSS \\0138) are supported in all modern browsers.

✓ Universal encoding

Lowercase Kra (&kgreen;)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ĸ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+0138 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &kgreen; for readable HTML. Use \\0138 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+0138 (decimal 312).
HTML: prefer &kgreen; — or use ĸ / ĸ.
CSS: use \0138 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: modern Greenlandic uses q; kra is historical — not the same as k or ƙ.

One line: U+0138 → &kgreen; / ĸ / ĸ / CSS \0138.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display lowercase kra (ĸ) in HTML using entities?

Use &kgreen; (named), ĸ (hex), ĸ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0138 in the content property. All render ĸ. Prefer &kgreen; in HTML source.

What is the Unicode value for lowercase kra?

U+0138 (LATIN SMALL LETTER KRA). Hex 138, decimal 312. It belongs to Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0138?

Yes. &kgreen; is the HTML5 named entity for ĸ (“Greenlandic k”). There is no uppercase kra letter in Unicode.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for historical Greenlandic text, some Inuktitut contexts, linguistics pages, and any content that must show ĸ rather than modern q.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0138?

HTML entities (&kgreen;, ĸ, or ĸ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0138 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ĸ.

Why was kra replaced by q in Greenlandic?

The 1973 Greenlandic spelling reform replaced ĸ (kra) with q for the voiceless uvular plosive [q]. Historical texts may still use ĸ.

Did you know?

Lowercase kra is Unicode U+0138 (decimal 312) — LATIN SMALL LETTER KRA in Latin Extended-A. HTML5 provides &kgreen; (“Greenlandic k”) — the most readable form. Formerly used in Greenlandic for [q]; the 1973 spelling reform replaced it with q. Still seen in some Inuktitut and linguistic texts.

Next: Lowercase K Reverse

Learn the HTML entity for lowercase reversed k — next in this sequence.

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