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Latin Small Letter Squat Reversed Esh

Copy and paste the latin small letter squat reversed esh symbol ʅ (U+0285) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.

Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors

Character Codes

UnicodeU+0285
HTML Entityʅ
CSS Code\0285
JavaScript\u{0285}
Decimalʅ

About This Symbol

Name
Latin Small Letter Squat Reversed Esh
Unicode Block
IPA Extensions
Code Point
U+0285

The Latin Small Letter Squat Reversed Esh (ʅ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+0285. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin small letter squat reversed esh symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.

How to Use

  • 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ʅ to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity ʅ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \0285 with the content property

Understanding Latin Small Letter Squat Reversed Esh

The latin small letter squat reversed esh character (ʅ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+0285, it sits within the IPA Extensions range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.

The hexadecimal value 0285 places this character at decimal position 645 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 5 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ʅ in HTML or \u{0285} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin small," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.

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