Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㇳ has the Unicode code point U+31F3. 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+31F3 to binary:
00110001 11110011. 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 10000111 10110011
KATAKANA LETTER SMALL TO·U+31F3
ㇳ
Character Information
Code Point
U+31F3
HEX
31F3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 87 B3 | 11100011 10000111 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 31 F3 | 00110001 11110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F3 31 | 11110011 00110001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 31 F3 | 00000000 00000000 00110001 11110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F3 31 00 00 | 11110011 00110001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ㇳ
URI Encoded
%E3%87%B3
Description
U+31F3, the Katakana Letter Small To, is a character within the Unicode Standard, specifically designed for use in digital text. It belongs to the Japanese writing system, which primarily consists of three scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. The Katakana script is used for representing various syllables, onomatopoeic words, and foreign loanwords in Japanese. This particular character, Small To, is a part of the extended Katakana script that includes additional characters beyond the original set established in Unicode 3.0. The Katakana script has its origins in the 15th century and was initially used by Buddhist monks to transcribe Sanskrit words. Over time, it evolved and became widely used for various purposes, such as transcription of loanwords from languages like English, Chinese, and Portuguese. In modern Japanese typography, Katakana is often employed in informal writing styles and advertisements, as well as for proper nouns, place names, and certain grammatical functions. U+31F3, or the Katakana Letter Small To, might be used in digital texts where precise representation of Japanese language nuances is necessary, such as translation work or text messaging among Japanese speakers. While it may not have widespread usage like other characters in the Katakana script, its presence in Unicode highlights the standard's commitment to inclusivity and accuracy across a wide range of languages and scripts.
How to type the ㇳ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12787 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.