Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character NJ has the Unicode code point U+01CA. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+01CA to binary:
00000001 11001010. 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:
11000111 10001010
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER NJ·U+01CA
NJ
Character Information
Code Point
U+01CA
HEX
01CA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C7 8A | 11000111 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 CA | 00000001 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 01 | 11001010 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 CA | 00000000 00000000 00000001 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 01 00 00 | 11001010 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
NJ
URI Encoded
%C7%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+01CA is known as the "LATIN CAPITAL LETTER NJ." It is primarily used in digital text, where it represents a specific letter combination found in some languages. In the West Slavic language of Upper Sorbian, for instance, this character is used to represent a unique sound that does not exist in English or other major languages. This makes U+01CA an essential tool for accurate transcription and translation efforts in certain niche linguistic fields. Its significance lies in its ability to maintain the integrity of specific linguistic features while enabling communication across different cultures, languages, and technologies. In terms of technical context, the Unicode character U+01CA is part of a larger set of characters that work together to support a wide array of alphabets and scripts. The precise placement and representation of each character in the Unicode system ensures compatibility and interoperability among digital text platforms. Overall, U+01CA contributes to the richness and diversity of human language expression by providing an accurate digital representation for the unique sound found in specific languages like Upper Sorbian.
How to type the NJ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0458 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.