similar in function to an asterisk or bullet point

The hiragana syllable ゐ (wi) or the katakana syllable ヰ (wi) in Japanese braille.

The hiragana syllable ば (ba) or the katakana syllable バ (ba) in Japanese braille.

Visual rendering of Morse code for マ.

The hiragana syllable り (ri) or the katakana syllable リ (ri) in Japanese braille.

The hiragana syllable ほ (ho) or the katakana syllable ホ (ho) in Japanese braille.

The hiragana syllable を (o) or the katakana syllable ヲ (o) in Japanese braille.

The hiragana syllable せ (se) or the katakana syllable セ (se) in Japanese braille.

The hiragana syllable ぴ (pi) or the katakana syllable ピ (pi) in Japanese braille.

Visual rendering of Morse code for ヰ.