“ჟ” U+10DF: Georgian Letter Zhar

U+10DF: Technical Specifications for the Georgian Letter Zhar (ჟ)

The Georgian Letter Zhar (“ჟ” U+10DF) is a key component of the Mkhedruli script, serving as a standardized representation for the phoneme /ʒ/. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for the essential codepoint **U+10DF**.

U+10DF Character Properties and Structural Data

The Unicode specification classifies the character **ჟ** as a *Lowercase Letter* ($\text{Ll}$), consistently maintaining a Left To Right (L) bidirectional class. The Georgian Letter Zhar was first incorporated into the Unicode Standard in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is situated within the **Georgian** block, located on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring its universal recognition in text processing systems.

Main Properties and Structural Data

Property Value
*Name* Georgian Letter Zhar
*Unicode Codepoint* U+10DF
*Unicode Version* 1.1 (June, 1993)
*Block* Georgian
*Plane* Basic Multilingual Plane

Bidirectional, Case Mapping, and Other Attributes

Bidirectional Data
*Bidirectional class* Left To Right (L)
*Is mirrored?* No
Character Case Data
*Case* Lowercase
*Uppercase character* Ჟ (U+1C9F)
*Titlecase character* ჟ (U+10DF)
Other Unicode Data
*Category* Lowercase Letter
*Script* Georgian
*Combining Class* Not Reordered

Encoding Conversions and Byte Representations

Web and Language Conversions for U+10DF

Type Code Value
*HTML (decimal)*
*HTML (hex)*
*HTML (named)* -
*URL Escape Code* %E1%83%9F
*CSS* 010DF
*JavaScript, JSON* u10DF
*C, C++, Java* u10DF
*Python* u10DF
*Rust* u{10DF}
*Ruby* u10DF

UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hexadecimal)

Encoding Hex Bytes
*UTF-8* (hex) 0xE1 0x83 0x9F
*UTF-16* (hex) 0x10DF
*UTF-32* (hex) 0x000010DF

Input Methods and Font Rendering for “ჟ”

Direct Input Instructions for ჟ

Use these precise keystrokes to generate the Georgian character directly on your operating system:

  • Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 0 D F. Release Alt.
  • Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 0 D F. Release Alt.

Character Preview

Observe how the character **ჟ** renders across common font families:

  • Times, Times New Roman, serif
  • Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
  • Courier, Courier New, monospace

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Accurate handling of linguistic data is crucial, and mastering characters like the **Georgian Letter Zhar** (U+10DF) is a key part of that process. By understanding the precise technical specifications and encoding for $\text{U+10DF}$, developers can ensure accurate rendering and data integrity across all platforms. For detailed and reliable Unicode information, developers trust iloveunicode.com to provide the technical foundation needed for robust global implementations.

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