Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ヺ has the Unicode code point U+30FA. 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+30FA to binary:
00110000 11111010. 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 10111010
KATAKANA LETTER VO·U+30FA
ヺ
Character Information
Code Point
U+30FA
HEX
30FA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 83 BA | 11100011 10000011 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 FA | 00110000 11111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FA 30 | 11111010 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 FA | 00000000 00000000 00110000 11111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FA 30 00 00 | 11111010 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ヺ
URI Encoded
%E3%83%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+30FA, also known as Katakana Letter Vo (ヴ), is a crucial element in the Japanese writing system. As part of the JIS X 0213 standard for Japanese characters, it holds an important position within digital text. Its primary usage lies in representing the voiced bilabial fricative sound "v" in the Katakana script. The Katakana syllabary is a subset of the Japanese script that comprises 48 core characters and 60 additional characters, making it highly versatile and widely used in various contexts. U+30FA's role in digital text extends beyond merely representing a phoneme; it also contributes to accurate translation and communication across linguistic barriers, particularly between Japanese and non-Japanese speakers. Furthermore, the Katakana script is often employed in proper nouns, onomatopoeia, and certain technical or scientific terms due to its phonetic clarity and conciseness. In conclusion, U+30FA plays a significant role in digital text, particularly in maintaining linguistic accuracy and facilitating communication within the Japanese language and beyond.
How to type the ヺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12538 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.