Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⹂ has the Unicode code point U+2E42. 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+2E42 to binary:
00101110 01000010. 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:
11100010 10111001 10000010
DOUBLE LOW-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK·U+2E42
⹂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E42
HEX
2E42
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Open Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B9 82 | 11100010 10111001 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 42 | 00101110 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 2E | 01000010 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 42 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 2E 00 00 | 01000010 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⹂
URI Encoded
%E2%B9%82
Description
U+2E42, the DOUBLE LOW-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK, is a specialized typographic character used in digital text for specific purposes within certain linguistic and technical contexts. This Unicode character, which resembles an upside-down "9" with two low lines, has found its primary use in Japanese typesetting as a quotation mark variant that distinguishes direct speech from indirect quotations. In this capacity, the U+2E42 character enhances readability and clarity for readers familiar with Japanese text formatting conventions. Beyond its linguistic applications, the DOUBLE LOW-REVERSED-9 QUOTATION MARK also holds significance in the realm of typography, where it serves as a testament to the versatility and adaptability of Unicode's character set. This specialized symbol highlights the importance of accurate representation and precise control over text formatting in various languages and contexts.
How to type the ⹂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11842 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.