Kannada Letter Jha Letter
ಝ is the Kannada letter Jha (Unicode U+0C9D), used in writing specific Kannada sounds.
U+0C9D
The symbol ಝ represents the Kannada letter Jha. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in software and web pages. Below are ready-to-use details for accurate rendering.
Kannada Letter Jha Letter Meaning
ಝ (Kannada Letter Jha) is a character from the Kannada script. It corresponds to the “jha” sound in Kannada orthography and appears in words where that phonetic value is required. Because it is a distinct letter in the Unicode Kannada block, it should be used as its own character rather than approximating it with similar Latin letters. In digital text, correct usage depends on using the exact Unicode character (U+0C9D) so that fonts and rendering engines display the right Kannada glyph.
Common uses
- •Typing Kannada words that contain the “jha” sound
- •Labeling UI text, buttons, or headings in Kannada
- •Transcribing names or terms written in Kannada
- •Displaying Kannada language content in documents or forms
- •Building searchable text for Kannada OCR and typography
Examples
ಝ | Kannada Letter Jha (U+0C9D)
- ಝಝರಕ್
- ಝಮಝೀದ್
- ಝಝೆಬ್ರಾ
- ಝಝೂಮ್
- ಝರಝಾ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C9D | |
| HTML Entity | ಝ | |
| HTML Code | ಝ | |
| CSS | \0C9D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3229 | |
| Decimal | 3229 |
How to type Kannada Letter Jha Letter (ಝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3229 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C9D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C9D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c9d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಝ 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 Kannada Letter Jha letter mean?
ಝ (Kannada Letter Jha) is a character from the Kannada script. It corresponds to the “jha” sound in Kannada orthography and appears in words where that phonetic value is required. Because it is a distinct letter in the Unicode Kannada block, it should be used as its own character rather than approximating it with similar Latin letters. In digital text, correct usage depends on using the exact Unicode character (U+0C9D) so that fonts and rendering engines display the right Kannada glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for ಝ?
ಝ is U+0C9D (Kannada Letter Jha).
How can I copy ಝ for use in my project?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the escapes provided (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) to insert the exact Unicode character.
Will ಝ always display correctly on the web?
It should display correctly when your chosen fonts and rendering environment support the Kannada script. Using the exact Unicode character helps ensure correct glyph mapping.
Is ಝ interchangeable with a Latin “j” or “jh” character?
No. ಝ is a Kannada letter and should be used as-is for Kannada text rather than substituting Latin characters.