Javanese Letter U

Copy and paste the javanese letter u symbol (U+A988) instantly. Part of the Javanese Unicode block.

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Character Codes

UnicodeU+A988
HTML Entityꦈ
CSS Code\A988
JavaScript\u{A988}
Decimalꦈ

About This Symbol

Name
Javanese Letter U
Unicode Block
Javanese
Code Point
U+A988

The Javanese Letter U () is a Unicode character assigned to the Javanese block at code point U+A988. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The javanese letter u 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 to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity ꦈ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \A988 with the content property

Understanding Javanese Letter U

The javanese letter u character (ꦈ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+A988, it sits within the Javanese range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.

The hexadecimal value A988 places this character at decimal position 43400 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ꦈ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "javanese letter," 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.