Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 〽 has the Unicode code point U+303D. 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+303D to binary:
00110000 00111101. 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 10111101
PART ALTERNATION MARK·U+303D
〽
Character Information
Code Point
U+303D
HEX
303D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 80 BD | 11100011 10000000 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 3D | 00110000 00111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3D 30 | 00111101 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 3D | 00000000 00000000 00110000 00111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3D 30 00 00 | 00111101 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
〽
URI Encoded
%E3%80%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+303D, known as the Part Alternation Mark (パート・アルテネーション・マーク), is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for its role in representing alternating parts of specific characters. This character is often utilized in Japanese and Chinese typography systems to denote alternative pronunciations or readings of a single character. It has significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance due to its application in the accurate representation of traditional texts and the preservation of historic language nuances in the digital age. The Part Alternation Mark plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of these languages as it ensures that the intended meanings are accurately conveyed in written form, despite potential alterations or adaptations in pronunciation over time. Its usage helps bridge the gap between traditional and modern textual forms while maintaining the rich linguistic heritage present within these ancient scripts.
How to type the 〽 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12349 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.