Ethiopic Digit Five Letter
፭ is the Ethiopic Digit Five character (Unicode U+136D).
U+136D
፭ is an Ethiopic numeral symbol used to represent the value five. It belongs to the Ethiopic block in Unicode, making it reliable for digital text. You can copy it directly or insert it by its code point.
Ethiopic Digit Five Letter Meaning
፭ is the Ethiopic digit for the number five. Like other Ethiopic digits, it is used when writing numeric values in Ethiopic script contexts, including traditional-looking numbering and digit sequences. Because it is a single Unicode character (U+136D), it works cleanly across modern systems that support Ethiopic glyphs. In practice, people use it in mixed-script text, captions, and UI labels that need Ethiopic-style numerals rather than Latin digits. When designing, ensure the font you use supports Ethiopic digits so the character renders consistently and legibly.
Common uses
- •Writing Ethiopic-style numbered lists or headings that use digit characters
- •Entering dates, quantities, or counters in Ethiopic script text
- •Designing posters, flyers, or signage that uses Ethiopic numerals
- •Localizing apps or documents for Ethiopic script users
- •Replacing Latin “5” with the Ethiopic digit in custom typography layouts
Examples
፭ Ethiopic Digit Five (U+136D)
- ፭ዛሬ ፭ ቀን ነው።
- ፭ቁጥር፡ ፭
- ፭ክፍል ፭ ይጀምራል።
- ፭ፈተና ፭ ነጥብ ነው።
- ፭ዕቃዎች ፭ ተጨምረዋል።
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+136D | |
| HTML Entity | ፭ | |
| HTML Code | ፭ | |
| CSS | \136D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4973 | |
| Decimal | 4973 |
How to type Ethiopic Digit Five Letter (፭)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4973 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 136D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 136D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 136d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ፭ 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 Ethiopic Digit Five letter mean?
፭ is the Ethiopic digit for the number five. Like other Ethiopic digits, it is used when writing numeric values in Ethiopic script contexts, including traditional-looking numbering and digit sequences. Because it is a single Unicode character (U+136D), it works cleanly across modern systems that support Ethiopic glyphs. In practice, people use it in mixed-script text, captions, and UI labels that need Ethiopic-style numerals rather than Latin digits. When designing, ensure the font you use supports Ethiopic digits so the character renders consistently and legibly.
What Unicode character is ፭?
፭ is ETHIOPIC DIGIT FIVE with Unicode code point U+136D.
How do I copy ፭ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste the code point form (U+136D) into tools that support Unicode insertion.
Can I use it in HTML?
Yes. You can insert it using its HTML entity: ፭
Why does ፭ sometimes not display correctly?
If your device or font doesn’t support Ethiopic digits, the character may show a placeholder box or appear incorrectly. Try a font with Ethiopic script support.