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Kannada Letter Ja Letter

ಜ is the Kannada letter “Ja”, represented by Unicode U+0C9C.

U+0C9C

The symbol ಜ is a letter used in the Kannada script. If you need to type, copy, or display it in web or design tools, you can use its Unicode code point and escapes below.

Kannada Letter Ja Letter Meaning

ಜ is the Kannada letter “Ja” (KANNADA LETTER JA). In Kannada writing, it functions as a base consonant character that can appear as part of words and names. Like other letters in the script, it may combine with vowel signs and other script elements depending on the spelling rules of Kannada. For most users, the practical “meaning” is simply that it’s a specific Kannada character, useful for accurate text reproduction, search, indexing, and proper rendering in software that supports Unicode.

Common uses

  • Typing or entering Kannada text in notes, forms, and chat
  • Displaying correct spellings for Kannada names and words on websites
  • Building multilingual UI labels that use Kannada characters
  • Designing posters, cards, and social media graphics with Kannada text
  • Programming and data entry where exact Unicode characters matter

Examples

ಜ (Kannada Letter Ja) — Copy & Unicode Info

  • ಜಯ
  • ಜಲ
  • ಜೋಡಣೆ
  • ಜಾತಕ
  • ಜಗತ್ತು

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0C9C
HTML Entityಜ
HTML Codeಜ
CSS\0C9C

FAQ

What does the Kannada Letter Ja letter mean?

ಜ is the Kannada letter “Ja” (KANNADA LETTER JA). In Kannada writing, it functions as a base consonant character that can appear as part of words and names. Like other letters in the script, it may combine with vowel signs and other script elements depending on the spelling rules of Kannada. For most users, the practical “meaning” is simply that it’s a specific Kannada character, useful for accurate text reproduction, search, indexing, and proper rendering in software that supports Unicode.

What is the Unicode code point for ಜ?

The symbol ಜ is Unicode U+0C9C (KANNADA LETTER JA).

How can I copy ಜ easily?

Copy the character directly from this page. You can also paste it using Unicode escapes in code (see css_escape and javascript_escape).

What are the HTML and CSS/JS representations of ಜ?

HTML entity is ಜ. CSS escape is \\0C9C. JavaScript escape is \\u{0C9C}.

Is ಜ the same as a Latin letter “j”?

No. ಜ is a Kannada script letter. Latin “j” is a different character used in different scripts.