Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㋼ has the Unicode code point U+32FC. 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+32FC to binary:
00110010 11111100. 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 10001011 10111100
CIRCLED KATAKANA WI·U+32FC
㋼
Character Information
Code Point
U+32FC
HEX
32FC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8B BC | 11100011 10001011 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 FC | 00110010 11111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FC 32 | 11111100 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 FC | 00000000 00000000 00110010 11111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FC 32 00 00 | 11111100 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㋼
URI Encoded
%E3%8B%BC
Description
The character U+32FC, known as the "CIRCLED KATAKANA WI," holds a significant position within the realm of digital text and typography. As part of the Unicode Standard, this character is specifically used in conjunction with the Japanese script system, representing the sound "WI" in the Katakana writing system. This syllabary system is often employed for foreign borrowings in Japanese, onomatopoeic expressions, or when a more formal expression is desired. As an integral part of digital text, U+32FC plays a crucial role in enabling accurate translation and communication across various languages, particularly in the context of Japanese typography. Its presence ensures that digital texts can maintain their cultural integrity while facilitating seamless understanding and interaction between different linguistic groups.
How to type the ㋼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13052 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.