Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㋿ has the Unicode code point U+32FF. 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+32FF to binary:
00110010 11111111. 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 10111111
SQUARE ERA NAME REIWA·U+32FF
㋿
Character Information
Code Point
U+32FF
HEX
32FF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8B BF | 11100011 10001011 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 FF | 00110010 11111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FF 32 | 11111111 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 FF | 00000000 00000000 00110010 11111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FF 32 00 00 | 11111111 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㋿
URI Encoded
%E3%8B%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+32FF, known as the SQUARE ERA NAME REIWA, plays a vital role in Japanese typography. This specific character represents the name of an era in Japan's historical timeline, specifically the "Reiwa" era which began on May 1, 2019. The Reiwa era succeeded the Heisei era, marking a new chapter in Japan's history. In digital text, U+32FF is commonly used to denote dates, events, and references that occurred or are planned during the Reiwa era. This character's primary usage lies within the context of historical documentation, news articles, event schedules, and other similar content where an understanding of Japan's chronological framework is essential. The SQUARE ERA NAME REIWA, much like other era name characters in the Unicode standard, carries significant cultural and linguistic importance. It reflects the rich history and cultural identity of Japan by providing a tangible means to denote historical periods. This character serves as an important tool for maintaining historical accuracy and context within text, particularly in digital formats where traditional handwritten or printed methods might not be feasible.
How to type the ㋿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13055 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.