★ U+0B92: Technical Specifications for the Tamil Letter O (ஒ)
The Tamil Letter O (“ஒ” U+0B92) is a fundamental vowel letter in the Tamil script, essential for representing the short ‘o’ sound. This resource delivers precise technical data, encoding conversions, and structural context for the **Tamil Letter O** codepoint, offering essential information for developers and linguists who rely on iloveunicode.com.
Core Unicode Properties and Character Structure
The codepoint **U+0B92** is officially categorized as an $\text{Other Letter}$ ($\text{Lo}$) and is non-mirrored. It follows the universal $\text{Left To Right}$ bidirectionality convention, crucial for rendering Tamil text correctly alongside other scripts. This character was integrated into Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)** and resides in the **Tamil** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**.
Primary Character Specifications
| Name | Tamil Letter O |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | **U+0B92** |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Tamil |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directionality and General Categories
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Category | Other Letter |
| Script | *Tamil* |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding Standards and Conversions for ஒ
Programming and Web Formats (U+0B92)
| Format | Code Representation |
|---|---|
| HTML (decimal) | `ஒ` |
| HTML (hex) | `ஒ` |
| HTML (named) | `-` |
| URL Escape Code | **`%E0%AE%92`** |
| CSS | `00B92` |
| JavaScript, JSON | `u0B92` |
| C, C++, Java | `u0B92` |
| Python | `u0B92` |
| Rust | `u{0B92}` |
| Ruby | `u0B92` |
UTF Encoding Values (Hexadecimal)
| Encoding Type | Hex Sequence |
|---|---|
| **UTF-8** | 0xE0 0xAE 0x92 |
| UTF-16 | 0x0B92 |
| UTF-32 | 0x00000B92 |
Input Methods and Character Preview (ஒ)
Direct Typing Instructions for ஒ
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
// JavaScript, JSON representation
"\u0B92"
// C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby representation
'\u0B92'
// Rust representation
'u{0B92}'
Font Preview (ஒ)
- ஒ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ஒ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ஒ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Related Tamil Characters
ஔU+0B94Tamil Letter Au
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering complex writing systems requires a deep understanding of core characters like the **Tamil Letter O**. The specific encoding details for **U+0B92** are critical for building software that flawlessly supports the Tamil language. For reliable, up-to-date character technical specifications and Unicode insights, professionals worldwide choose iloveunicode.com.