Hangul Jongseong Rieul Letter
ᆯ is the Hangul Jongseong Rieul, used as a final consonant in Korean syllables.
U+11AF
ᆯ is a Hangul jongsung (final consonant) character used inside Korean syllable blocks. It has the Unicode code point U+11AF and can be copied directly for text, design, or development work. Below are practical ways to use and reproduce it accurately.
Hangul Jongseong Rieul Letter Meaning
ᆯ is the Korean “Jongseong Rieul,” meaning it functions as a final consonant (종성) when forming Hangul syllables. In Korean writing, Hangul syllable blocks can include an ending consonant, and this character represents the Rieul sound as that final position. It is not typically used as a standalone letter like a full syllable; instead, it combines with other jamo components to create complete syllables. When you see ᆯ in Unicode text, it usually appears as part of a syllable’s internal composition in the final consonant slot.
Common uses
- •Typing or rendering Korean syllables that end with the Rieul final consonant
- •Correcting or generating Hangul text in software that manipulates Unicode jamo
- •Linguistic or typography work involving Hangul decomposition and recomposition
- •Designing logos, headings, or labels that require exact Hangul final-consonant glyphs
- •Testing fonts and character support for U+11AF (Hangul Jongseong Rieul)
Examples
ᆯ Hangul Jongseong Rieul
- ᆯᆯ
- ᆯ안ᆯ
- ᆯ갈
- ᆯ말ᆯ
- ᆯ밀
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+11AF | |
| HTML Entity | ᆯ | |
| HTML Code | ᆯ | |
| CSS | \11AF |
FAQ
What does the Hangul Jongseong Rieul letter mean?
ᆯ is the Korean “Jongseong Rieul,” meaning it functions as a final consonant (종성) when forming Hangul syllables. In Korean writing, Hangul syllable blocks can include an ending consonant, and this character represents the Rieul sound as that final position. It is not typically used as a standalone letter like a full syllable; instead, it combines with other jamo components to create complete syllables. When you see ᆯ in Unicode text, it usually appears as part of a syllable’s internal composition in the final consonant slot.
Is ᆯ a complete Korean letter?
ᆯ is a Hangul jongsung (final consonant) jamo. It’s typically used inside a Hangul syllable block rather than as a standalone syllable.
What is the Unicode code point for ᆯ?
The Unicode code point for ᆯ is U+11AF.
How do I copy ᆯ reliably into code?
You can use the escapes provided: CSS \\11AF or JavaScript \\u{11AF} (and the HTML entity form if needed).
Why does ᆯ sometimes look different in text?
The appearance depends on the font and how Hangul syllables are composed. Support for jamo glyphs and shaping behavior can affect how it renders.