★ U+0DA6: Technical Specifications for Sinhala Letter Sanyaka Jayanna (ඦ)
The Sinhala Letter Sanyaka Jayanna ($\text{“ඦ” U+0DA6}$), represented visually as ඦ, is an essential consonant character in the Sinhala script. This comprehensive technical guide provides developers and global audiences at iloveunicode.com with the complete data, encoding conversions, and system usage context for this unique Sinhala codepoint.
U+0DA6 Sinhala Character Specifications
The Unicode **character** **Sinhala Letter Sanyaka Jayanna** belongs to the **Other Letter (Lo)** category and follows a *Left To Right* writing direction. It was officially integrated into the Unicode Standard in **version 3.0** (September, 1999). Residing in the **Sinhala** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, this codepoint is crucial for accurate digital representation of the language, ensuring correct rendering across all platforms.
Core Unicode Properties and Classification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Sinhala Letter Sanyaka Jayanna |
| Unicode Codepoint | U+0DA6 |
| Unicode Version | 3.0 (September, 1999) |
| Block | Sinhala |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Bidirectional and Categorical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right (L) |
| Is Mirrored? | No |
| Category | Other Letter |
| Script | Sinhala |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding and Conversion Formats for ඦ
| Format | Representation |
|---|---|
| HTML (decimal) | ඦ |
| HTML (hex) | ඦ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E0%B6%A6 |
| CSS | 00DA6 |
| JavaScript, JSON | u0DA6 |
| C, C++, Java | u0DA6 |
| Python | u0DA6 |
| Rust | u{0DA6} |
| Ruby | u0DA6 |
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences
| Encoding | Hex Value |
|---|---|
| UTF-8 | 0xE0 0xB6 0xA6 |
| UTF-16 | 0x0DA6 |
| UTF-32 | 0x00000DA6 |
Direct Keyboard Input and Rendering
The following instructions detail how to input the Sinhala character **ඦ** directly using its hexadecimal value on major operating systems.
- Windows: Hold Alt, then type 0 D A 6. Release Alt.
- Mac: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 D A 6. Release Alt.
Programming Language Code Snippet
u0DA6Font Render Preview
- ඦ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ඦ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ඦ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
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Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate digital implementation of non-Latin scripts requires meticulous attention to codepoint data. Understanding the specifications of the **U+0DA6** character is critical for developers working with Sinhala text. With the precise technical knowledge provided here, developers can achieve robust character handling and avoid encoding errors. For authoritative Unicode resources and technical data, trust iloveunicode.com.