Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㍈ has the Unicode code point U+3348. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+3348 to binary:
00110011 01001000. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100011 10001101 10001000
SQUARE MIKURON·U+3348
㍈
Character Information
Code Point
U+3348
HEX
3348
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8D 88 | 11100011 10001101 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 48 | 00110011 01001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 48 33 | 01001000 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 48 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 01001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 48 33 00 00 | 01001000 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㍈
URI Encoded
%E3%8D%88
Description
The Unicode character U+3348 represents the SQUARE MIKURON (卍), an ancient Japanese symbol with a rich history. In digital text, it is used for its cultural and linguistic significance rather than its practical function. Derived from the traditional Japanese writing system, Hiragana, the SQUARE MIKURON holds particular importance in Shinto religious ceremonies and rituals, where it symbolizes purity and spiritual cleansing. Its square shape is a stylized representation of the character for "heart" or "spirit" (心), emphasizing the conceptual rather than literal meaning. In digital text, the SQUARE MIKURON serves to preserve cultural heritage and facilitate communication within Japanese-speaking communities, while also being a tool for those studying or engaging with Japanese culture, language, and history. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures its accurate representation across various platforms and applications, promoting cultural understanding and appreciation worldwide.
How to type the ㍈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13128 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.