“ጣ” U+1323: Ethiopic Syllable Thaa

★ U+1323: Technical Specifications for the Ethiopic Syllable Thaa (ጣ)

The Ethiopic Syllable Thaa (“ጣ” U+1323), represented by the glyph ጣ, is a foundational element in the Geʻez script, essential for writing languages such as Amharic, Tigrinya, and Geʻez itself. This page provides developers and global technical users on iloveunicode.com with the complete data, encoding conversions, and system requirements for integrating this unique codepoint.

Core Metadata and Classification for U+1323

The Unicode codepoint **U+1323** represents the syllabic character *Ethiopic Syllable Thaa*. It was officially integrated into the standard with Unicode **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. This character is designated as an **Other Letter** and is categorized within the **Ethiopic** block on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, confirming its primary role in Ethiopic language digital representation.

Main Unicode Properties

Bidirectional and General Character Data

Encoding and Escape Conversions for ጣ (U+1323)

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes for U+1323

Inputting “ጣ” Manually (Typing Instructions)

To manually insert the Unicode character **ጣ** using its hexadecimal value on various operating systems, utilize the following key sequences:

• Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 2 3. Release Alt.
• Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 2 3. Release Alt.

Font Compatibility Preview of ጣ

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Accurate rendering and encoding of Ethiopic characters, specifically **U+1323** (Ethiopic Syllable Thaa), is vital for supporting digital communication in Ethiopian and Eritrean contexts. Developers can utilize the precise technical data found on iloveunicode.com to ensure correct implementation and cross-platform fidelity for this and other Geʻez syllabograms.