Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character シ has the Unicode code point U+30B7. 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+30B7 to binary:
00110000 10110111. 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 10000010 10110111
KATAKANA LETTER SI·U+30B7
シ
Character Information
Code Point
U+30B7
HEX
30B7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 82 B7 | 11100011 10000010 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 B7 | 00110000 10110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B7 30 | 10110111 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 B7 | 00000000 00000000 00110000 10110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B7 30 00 00 | 10110111 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
シ
URI Encoded
%E3%82%B7
Description
U+30B7, or KATAKANA LETTER SI, is a character within the Unicode standard that plays a significant role in digital text representation. This character is specifically used in the Japanese writing system known as Katakana. In Katakana, each character represents a single syllable and is primarily utilized for foreign words, onomatopoeia, and proper names. The usage of U+30B7, or シ, enables accurate digital representation of these elements in Japanese typography, which is crucial for preserving the linguistic integrity of text across various media platforms. This character also plays an essential role in maintaining the cultural context by allowing smooth communication in both spoken and written forms within the Japanese language. The Katakana script, with its efficient syllabic structure, contributes to the precision and clarity of digital text, thus making U+30B7 a vital component of modern typography and digital communication.
How to type the シ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12471 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.