Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ゾ has the Unicode code point U+30BE. 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+30BE to binary:
00110000 10111110. 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 10111110
KATAKANA LETTER ZO·U+30BE
ゾ
Character Information
Code Point
U+30BE
HEX
30BE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 82 BE | 11100011 10000010 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 BE | 00110000 10111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BE 30 | 10111110 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 BE | 00000000 00000000 00110000 10111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BE 30 00 00 | 10111110 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ゾ
URI Encoded
%E3%82%BE
Description
U+30BE, or KATAKANA LETTER ZO, is a character within the Unicode standard that plays a significant role in digital text. As part of the Katakana script, it primarily belongs to the Japanese writing system and serves as an individual syllabic character used in modern Japanese language. This script is known for its phonetic nature, which makes it easier to learn than Hiragana or Kanji. In a cultural context, Katakana is often used for foreign words and onomatopoeia in the Japanese language, providing a means of adapting and incorporating non-Japanese words and concepts into the native language. This versatile script allows for the phonetic representation of various linguistic elements, facilitating communication between different languages. From a technical perspective, U+30BE holds a critical position in digital text processing, particularly within applications handling Japanese text. It assists in accurate text rendering and input, ensuring proper interpretation and display of Katakana characters, including KATAKANA LETTER ZO. Ensuring the correct encoding and decoding of these characters is vital for maintaining the integrity of data exchange and communication across different platforms and devices. In summary, U+30BE, or KATAKANA LETTER ZO, is an integral character in the Katakana script, serving various roles in digital text, including its use within the Japanese language. Its cultural significance lies in its adaptability for incorporating foreign words and onomatopoeia, while its technical importance resides in maintaining accurate text processing and rendering across different platforms.
How to type the ゾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12478 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.