Ethiopic Syllable Je Letter
ጅ is the Ethiopic syllable je character, encoded as Unicode U+1305.
U+1305
ጅ (Ethiopic Syllable Je) is a Unicode character from the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) script block. It’s commonly copied by designers, writers, and developers who need reliable text rendering.
Ethiopic Syllable Je Letter Meaning
ጅ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE JE” with code point U+1305. As a syllable sign in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system, it appears as part of how Ethiopian languages are spelled using Ethiopic script. In practice, its “meaning” is the syllable value associated with JE within those language orthographies, rather than a standalone symbol with a universal meaning across contexts. If you’re working with text that uses Ethiopic script, use ጅ exactly as shown to ensure correct spelling and consistent typography across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic (Ge’ez) text that contains the syllable je
- •Forming labels, names, or terms in Ethiopian language documents
- •Correct Unicode entry when typing Ethiopic script in editors and mobile apps
- •Database or template fields that must preserve exact Ethiopic characters
- •UI typography work where the font must support U+1305
Examples
ጅ (Ethiopic Syllable Je) Symbol Info
- ጅጅ ጅ ጅ
- ጅሰላም ጅ
- ጅቃል ጅ
- ጅጽሑፍ ጅ ግን
- ጅአማርኛ ጅ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1305 | |
| HTML Entity | ጅ | |
| HTML Code | ጅ | |
| CSS | \1305 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4869 | |
| Decimal | 4869 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Je Letter (ጅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4869 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1305 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1305. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1305, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጅ 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 Syllable Je letter mean?
ጅ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE JE” with code point U+1305. As a syllable sign in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) writing system, it appears as part of how Ethiopian languages are spelled using Ethiopic script. In practice, its “meaning” is the syllable value associated with JE within those language orthographies, rather than a standalone symbol with a universal meaning across contexts. If you’re working with text that uses Ethiopic script, use ጅ exactly as shown to ensure correct spelling and consistent typography across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ጅ?
The character ጅ is Unicode U+1305 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE JE).
How can I copy ጅ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ጅ.
What CSS escape can I use for ጅ?
Use the CSS escape: \1305.
Is ጅ the same as any other similar-looking Ethiopic characters?
No—each Ethiopic syllable has its own Unicode code point. To avoid mix-ups, use U+1305 specifically for this character.