Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Shu Character
A cuneiform sign (U+12183) commonly referenced by its name βCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES SHU.β
U+12183
π is a cuneiform character identified by the Unicode standard as βCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES SHUβ at U+12183. If you need to copy, search for, or embed it in text, this page provides ready-to-use variations.
Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Shu Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES SHUβ (U+12183) in the Cuneiform block. In Unicode naming, βKAβ and βSHUβ refer to component sign names, and the βtimesβ indicates that this character represents a combined sign concept rather than a standalone Latin-style letter. As with many cuneiform signs encoded in Unicode, the exact reading and interpretation depend on context such as the language, manuscript tradition, and how surrounding signs form a word or phrase. For digital use, the most reliable approach is to match the exact Unicode character U+12183 and keep its context intact.
Common uses
- β’Copying a specific cuneiform character for digital humanities notes or transcriptions
- β’Including the exact Unicode character in web pages using HTML/CSS/JS escapes
- β’Typography and font testing for cuneiform-capable fonts
- β’Adding scholarly characters to documents where the Unicode name is referenced
- β’Creating accurate sign lists or character inventories for research projects
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign KA Times SHU
- πβπβ is encoded at U+12183 in Unicode.
- πUse π when listing the sign βKA TIMES SHUβ.
- πIn HTML, paste π directly or use its entity reference.
- πFor programming, embed π using the JavaScript escape form.
- πWhen transcribing, keep π in the correct sign sequence.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12183 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒆃 | |
| HTML Code | 𒆃 | |
| CSS | \12183 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Shu character mean?
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES SHUβ (U+12183) in the Cuneiform block. In Unicode naming, βKAβ and βSHUβ refer to component sign names, and the βtimesβ indicates that this character represents a combined sign concept rather than a standalone Latin-style letter. As with many cuneiform signs encoded in Unicode, the exact reading and interpretation depend on context such as the language, manuscript tradition, and how surrounding signs form a word or phrase. For digital use, the most reliable approach is to match the exact Unicode character U+12183 and keep its context intact.
What Unicode character is π?
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES SHUβ with codepoint U+12183.
How can I copy π reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (π). For programming contexts, you can also use the provided escapes such as \\u{12183}.
What is the HTML entity for π?
The HTML entity for π is 𒆃.
Why might π not display correctly on my device?
π requires a font that supports the Cuneiform block. If your system lacks such a font, it may show a missing-glyph box instead.