Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㎖ has the Unicode code point U+3396. 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+3396 to binary:
00110011 10010110. 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 10001110 10010110
SQUARE ML·U+3396
㎖
Character Information
Code Point
U+3396
HEX
3396
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8E 96 | 11100011 10001110 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 96 | 00110011 10010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 96 33 | 10010110 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 96 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 10010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 96 33 00 00 | 10010110 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㎖
URI Encoded
%E3%8E%96
Description
The Unicode character U+3396 is known as the SQUARE ML. It holds a significant role in digital typography, particularly within the context of Japanese language and culture. This character serves as an important component for representing specific phonetic sounds in written form. Its typical usage lies in the representation of the phoneme "m," which is crucial for accurate pronunciation and understanding of words when read aloud. In digital text, the SQUARE ML character is often employed to transcribe colloquial expressions or informal speech, thereby preserving nuances in language that may be otherwise lost through formal representation. Despite its seemingly niche usage, the SQUARE ML character is widely used in Japan due to its phonetic relevance and importance in accurately conveying spoken language. It is also commonly found in materials created for Japanese learners of the language as it offers a practical means of distinguishing specific phonemes in their study materials. In summary, U+3396, or SQUARE ML, has a vital role in digital text, particularly within the realm of the Japanese language, where its accurate representation of phonetic sounds is crucial for both spoken and written communication.
How to type the ㎖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13206 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.