Small combining form of hiragana わ (wa) used in the archaic 拗音 (yōon) morae くゎ (kwa) and ぐゎ (gwa), for instance in the name くゎんおん (Kwan'on). Historically it was not distinguished from the full-size version; in modern language the sound has generally simplified to か (ka) or が (ga).

indicates small round things, such as gemstones, fruit, stones, tears

The hiragana syllable くゎ (kwa). Its equivalent in katakana is クヮ (kwa).

The hiragana syllable ほゎ (hwa). Its equivalent in katakana is ホヮ (hwa).

(chiefly in the negative) so much; so often; so long; particularly; especially

Used when something comes to mind: to recall / Used to express agreement: yeah, of course

so, like that, in such a way, such

yes, yeah; it's like that; that's how it is; I see. (interjection to show that the speaker is paying attention)

seeming that, seeming like, appearing that

壮: vibrant, manly, brave