Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 〟 has the Unicode code point U+301F. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+301F to binary:
00110000 00011111
. 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 10000000 10011111
LOW DOUBLE PRIME QUOTATION MARK·U+301F
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E3 80 9F | 11100011 10000000 10011111 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 1F | 00110000 00011111 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 1F 30 | 00011111 00110000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 1F | 00000000 00000000 00110000 00011111 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 1F 30 00 00 | 00011111 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+301F, also known as the LOW DOUBLE PRIME QUOTATION MARK, is a specialized character in Unicode that serves a unique role within digital text. This typographical symbol can be found within the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X 0213:1997 and JIS X 0213:2000. In its typical usage, the LOW DOUBLE PRIME QUOTATION MARK is used to denote an ironic or sarcastic tone in written Japanese language, distinguishing it from a regular double prime quotation mark (‘’). This specialized use helps convey nuanced meaning and sentiment within the text. While not commonly used outside of the Japanese language, this character remains an essential tool for clear communication and expression of emotion in certain contexts. As digital communications continue to evolve and diversify, characters like U+301F play a vital role in preserving linguistic nuances across different languages and cultures.
How to type the 〟 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12319 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.