Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㎂ has the Unicode code point U+3382. 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+3382 to binary:
00110011 10000010. 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 10000010
SQUARE MU A·U+3382
㎂
Character Information
Code Point
U+3382
HEX
3382
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8E 82 | 11100011 10001110 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 82 | 00110011 10000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 82 33 | 10000010 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 82 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 10000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 82 33 00 00 | 10000010 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㎂
URI Encoded
%E3%8E%82
Description
The Unicode character U+3382, known as the SQUARE MU A, plays a vital role in digital typography, particularly within the context of Japanese typography. Typically used to represent the "mu" sound in the Japanese language, it is an essential tool for accurate transcription and translation of spoken Japanese into written text. The SQUARE MU A character helps maintain linguistic integrity by providing a clear visual representation of the mu sound, which is distinct from other vowel sounds in Japanese. In addition to its importance in linguistics, the SQUARE MU A also contributes to cultural preservation by ensuring that traditional Japanese pronunciations and phonetics are accurately reflected in digital texts. By maintaining accuracy in transcription and translation, the SQUARE MU A helps bridge gaps between languages and cultures, promoting understanding and collaboration on a global scale.
How to type the ㎂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13186 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.