Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ャ has the Unicode code point U+30E3. 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+30E3 to binary:
00110000 11100011. 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 10000011 10100011
KATAKANA LETTER SMALL YA·U+30E3
ャ
Character Information
Code Point
U+30E3
HEX
30E3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 83 A3 | 11100011 10000011 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 E3 | 00110000 11100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E3 30 | 11100011 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 E3 | 00000000 00000000 00110000 11100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E3 30 00 00 | 11100011 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ャ
URI Encoded
%E3%83%A3
Description
U+30E3 is a character in the Katakana script, which is one of the three scripts used for writing the Japanese language. The Katakana script consists of 48 basic characters, including the U+30E3 Katakana letter small ya (カ), that represent syllables. In digital text, this character serves as a fundamental building block to express various words and phrases in Japanese. It is used primarily in written communication, such as in text messages, social media posts, and other digital platforms where the Japanese language is employed. The Katakana script's origins can be traced back to the 19th century when it was derived from hiragana for use in transcribing Sino-Japanese words and foreign loanwords. This script is particularly useful for its phonetic properties, making it easier for learners to understand and pronounce the Japanese language. U+30E3's cultural significance is found in its role within the larger context of the Japanese writing system, which combines kanji (Chinese characters), hiragana, and katakana. This unique combination allows for a rich and expressive written language that can convey both semantic and phonetic meanings. The character's technical aspect is in its Unicode encoding, which enables smooth and accurate representation across different devices and platforms, ensuring global accessibility to the Japanese language.
How to type the ャ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12515 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.