Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㉂ has the Unicode code point U+3242. 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+3242 to binary:
00110010 01000010. 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 10001001 10000010
PARENTHESIZED IDEOGRAPH SELF·U+3242
㉂
Character Information
Code Point
U+3242
HEX
3242
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 89 82 | 11100011 10001001 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 42 | 00110010 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 32 | 01000010 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 42 | 00000000 00000000 00110010 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 32 00 00 | 01000010 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㉂
URI Encoded
%E3%89%82
Description
The Unicode character U+3242, known as the Parenthesized Ideograph Self (平文), holds a unique position in digital typography. This character is predominantly used in Japanese text and represents a written word or phrase that has been placed within parentheses for emphasis or to indicate its significance. It's a critical element in conveying nuanced meanings, often used to differentiate between homonyms or to highlight certain elements of the text. In digital text, it is widely utilized in both casual and formal written communication, including literature, journalism, academic writing, and more. The Parenthesized Ideograph Self character's significance extends beyond its typographical role, as it also embodies aspects of Japanese culture and linguistics, making it an essential tool for accurate communication and understanding within the language.
How to type the ㉂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12866 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.