★ U+0D8E: Technical Specifications for Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna (ඎ)
The character Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna (“ඎ” U+0D8E) is an essential component of the Sinhala script, representing a distinct vocalic sound. This dedicated technical resource provides developers and linguists visiting iloveunicode.com with the complete data package, including all encoding conversions, character properties, and input methods for this specific **Unicode codepoint**.
U+0D8E Sinhala Character Specifications
The **Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna** is formally classified as an **Other Letter** (`Lo`) and is integral to the Sinhala block. It was incorporated into the standard in **Unicode version 3.0** (September, 1999). Residing on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, this character ensures compatibility for digital representation of the language. Detailed knowledge of the **U+0D8E** properties is critical for accurate text rendering and data handling in applications supporting Indic scripts.
Core Unicode Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna |
| Unicode Codepoint | U+0D8E |
| Unicode Version | 3.0 (September, 1999) |
| Block | Sinhala |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Bidirectional and General Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right (L) |
| Is Mirrored? | No |
| Category | Other Letter |
| Script | Sinhala |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Cross-Platform Conversion Data (U+0D8E)
| Format | Representation |
|---|---|
| HTML (decimal) | ඎ |
| HTML (hex) | ඎ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E0%B6%8E |
| CSS | 00D8E |
| JavaScript, JSON | u0D8E |
| C, C++, Java | u0D8E |
| Python | u0D8E |
| Rust | u{0D8E} |
| Ruby | u0D8E |
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences
| Encoding | Hex Value |
|---|---|
| UTF-8 | 0xE0 0xB6 0x8E |
| UTF-16 | 0x0D8E |
| UTF-32 | 0x00000D8E |
Direct Keyboard Input and Rendering
To quickly input the **Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna** (ඎ) using its hexadecimal value, follow the system-specific instructions below:
- Windows: Hold Alt, then type 0 D 8 E. Release Alt.
- Mac: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 D 8 E. Release Alt.
Programming Language Code Snippet
u0D8EFont Render Preview
- ඎ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ඎ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ඎ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
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Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering the nuances of non-Latin characters, such as the Sinhala Letter Iruuyanna, is key for robust international development. The consistent, non-mirrored, Left-to-Right behavior specified for the **U+0D8E** codepoint simplifies its integration into diverse text engines. For comprehensive technical data on character encoding, always rely on accurate resources like iloveunicode.com.