Latin Small Letter J Letter
The lowercase letter j (Latin Small Letter J), Unicode U+006A, used in writing, text, and code.
U+006A
The symbol “j” is the lowercase form of the Latin letter J. It appears in everyday text and in identifiers, variables, and formatting strings in software. Use the sections below to copy the exact character and its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript representations.
Latin Small Letter J Letter Meaning
“j” is the lowercase Latin letter J. In writing, it’s commonly used as a basic character for words containing the /j/ sound (for example, in English words like “just” or “job”), as well as in names and abbreviations. In technical contexts, “j” often serves as a variable or placeholder in programming and mathematics-like notations. It may also appear in file names, IDs, and text labels where case matters—so “j” is distinct from the uppercase “J”. As a Unicode character, it is defined as LATIN SMALL LETTER J with code point U+006A.
Common uses
- •Typing lowercase words and proper nouns in everyday text
- •Using “j” as a variable or identifier in programming and scripting
- •Writing abbreviations or initials where “j” is case-sensitive
- •Labeling UI elements, tabs, or steps that require lowercase characters
- •Creating search terms, tags, and short codes in web content
Examples
j — Latin Small Letter J
- jjust
- jjenny
- jproject_j
- jversion j3
- jj is for joy
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+006A | |
| HTML Entity | j | |
| HTML Code | j | |
| CSS | \006A |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter J letter mean?
“j” is the lowercase Latin letter J. In writing, it’s commonly used as a basic character for words containing the /j/ sound (for example, in English words like “just” or “job”), as well as in names and abbreviations. In technical contexts, “j” often serves as a variable or placeholder in programming and mathematics-like notations. It may also appear in file names, IDs, and text labels where case matters—so “j” is distinct from the uppercase “J”. As a Unicode character, it is defined as LATIN SMALL LETTER J with code point U+006A.
What is the Unicode code point for “j”?
The Unicode code point for “j” (LATIN SMALL LETTER J) is U+006A.
How do I write “j” in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: j.
How can I insert “j” using CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\006A.
How do I represent “j” in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{006A}.