Cyrillic Small Letter Je Letter
ј is the Cyrillic small letter je, Unicode U+0458.
U+0458
The symbol ј is a lowercase Cyrillic letter used in several Slavic languages that write in Cyrillic. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand its Unicode details.
Cyrillic Small Letter Je Letter Meaning
ј is the Cyrillic small letter je (Unicode U+0458). It is a standalone lowercase character in Cyrillic alphabets and should be treated as a distinct letter when writing or processing text. Because it is not the same as the Latin letter “j,” using the correct Unicode character helps avoid spelling errors and rendering issues. In Cyrillic text, ј appears in ordinary words and proper names, and it may be important for search, sorting, and typography. For software use, the reliable representations are HTML entity ј and CSS escape \\0458, plus JavaScript escape \\u{0458}.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering text in Cyrillic-based languages that use the letter ј
- •Correcting spelling in names, addresses, and labels written in Cyrillic
- •Copy/paste for social media posts or comments that require accurate Cyrillic characters
- •Preparing multilingual content where precise Unicode characters matter
- •Programming and localization tasks that require the exact letter U+0458
Examples
ј (Cyrillic small letter je)
- јјош увек
- јМарија јe
- јпрофил: јон
- јулица јована
- јјесен у граду
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0458 | |
| HTML Entity | ј | |
| HTML Code | ј | |
| CSS | \0458 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1112 | |
| Decimal | 1112 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Je Letter (ј)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1112 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0458 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0458. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0458, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ј with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Small Letter Je letter mean?
ј is the Cyrillic small letter je (Unicode U+0458). It is a standalone lowercase character in Cyrillic alphabets and should be treated as a distinct letter when writing or processing text. Because it is not the same as the Latin letter “j,” using the correct Unicode character helps avoid spelling errors and rendering issues. In Cyrillic text, ј appears in ordinary words and proper names, and it may be important for search, sorting, and typography. For software use, the reliable representations are HTML entity ј and CSS escape \\0458, plus JavaScript escape \\u{0458}.
Is ј the same as the Latin letter j?
No. ј is a Cyrillic letter, while j is a Latin letter. They are different Unicode characters, even though they look similar.
What is the Unicode code point for ј?
The Cyrillic small letter je has Unicode code point U+0458.
How can I copy ј into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ј or copy the character directly: ј.
How do I represent ј in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0458. JavaScript escape: \\u{0458}.