Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ヾ has the Unicode code point U+30FE. 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+30FE to binary:
00110000 11111110. 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 10111110
KATAKANA VOICED ITERATION MARK·U+30FE
ヾ
Character Information
Code Point
U+30FE
HEX
30FE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 83 BE | 11100011 10000011 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 FE | 00110000 11111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FE 30 | 11111110 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 FE | 00000000 00000000 00110000 11111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FE 30 00 00 | 11111110 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ヾ
URI Encoded
%E3%83%BE
Description
The U+30FE character, also known as the Katakana Voiced Iteration Mark (ヴ), is a vital component of the Japanese writing system. Its primary role lies in the phonetic representation of the Japanese language, specifically within the Katakana script, which is used for borrowed words from foreign languages and to transcribe native terms. The mark indicates that the preceding consonant should be pronounced with a voiced or aspirated sound. In digital text, it serves as an essential tool for accurately representing the intended pronunciation of certain Japanese words. While not commonly used in casual communication, it holds great significance in formal writing and transcription processes, particularly for linguists, translators, and those studying the Japanese language. The Katakana Voiced Iteration Mark contributes to the precision and clarity of written expression in Japanese, demonstrating its value within both cultural and technical contexts.
How to type the ヾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12542 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.