Latin Capital Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter
Ʝ is the Latin capital letter J with a crossed tail, used as an extended Latin character.
U+A7B2
Ʝ is a specific extended Latin capital letter: “J with Crossed-Tail.” It’s useful when you need the exact Unicode character rather than a similar-looking J. You can copy it directly or insert it via its Unicode code point.
Latin Capital Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter Meaning
Ʝ (Unicode U+A7B2) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL,” part of the Latin Extended block. Like many specialized Unicode letters, it’s primarily used to represent a particular glyph shape in writing systems, typographic standards, names, labels, or linguistic/transliteration work where the crossed tail distinguishes it from other J variants. In practice, its “meaning” is mostly about correct character identity and visual form, not a standalone symbol with a universal semantic interpretation. If your text requires this exact character, using Ʝ avoids substitution issues that can occur when fonts or software replace it with a look-alike.
Common uses
- •Accurate text encoding for documents that require U+A7B2 specifically
- •Typography and font testing to verify rendering of Latin Extended capitals
- •Linguistic notes or transliteration where a distinct J glyph is required
- •Creating labels, posters, or headings that must match a reference typeface
- •Programming/debugging Unicode strings involving Latin Extended characters
Examples
Ʝ Latin Capital Letter J with Crossed-Tail
- ꞲAꞲB text sample
- ꞲThe character Ʝ appears in U+A7B2.
- ꞲCopy Ʝ for use in your document.
- ꞲFont preview: Ʝ in uppercase form.
- ꞲCheck rendering of Ʝ on your system.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A7B2 | |
| HTML Entity | Ʝ | |
| HTML Code | Ʝ | |
| CSS | \A7B2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42930 | |
| Decimal | 42930 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter (Ʝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42930 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A7B2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A7B2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a7b2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ʝ 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 Latin Capital Letter J With Crossed-tail letter mean?
Ʝ (Unicode U+A7B2) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL,” part of the Latin Extended block. Like many specialized Unicode letters, it’s primarily used to represent a particular glyph shape in writing systems, typographic standards, names, labels, or linguistic/transliteration work where the crossed tail distinguishes it from other J variants. In practice, its “meaning” is mostly about correct character identity and visual form, not a standalone symbol with a universal semantic interpretation. If your text requires this exact character, using Ʝ avoids substitution issues that can occur when fonts or software replace it with a look-alike.
What Unicode character is Ʝ?
Ʝ is the Unicode character LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL at code point U+A7B2.
How can I copy Ʝ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity Ʝ (as provided) or paste the character directly.
What is the CSS escape for Ʝ?
The CSS escape is \\A7B2.
Will Ʝ look the same on every device?
It should render as the correct character, but the exact appearance depends on font support. If the font lacks the glyph, it may fall back to another style.