Latin Capital Letter J With Stroke Letter
Ɉ is the Latin capital letter J with a stroke, encoded as U+0248.
U+0248
Ɉ (Latin Capital Letter J With Stroke) is a Unicode character used when you need a specific extended Latin form. It’s useful for typographic detail, specialized alphabets, and text that must match an exact character. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode info, and examples.
Latin Capital Letter J With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ɉ is a Unicode character identified as “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH STROKE” (U+0248). It belongs to the “Latin Extended” block, which groups less common Latin letterforms used to represent specific sounds, orthographies, or typographic variants. Visually, the stroke distinguishes it from a standard capital J, making it helpful when precise letter shapes matter—such as in linguistics-oriented text, curated typography, or datasets where each character is meaningful. While it may not be used in everyday English, it can appear in names, transcriptions, branding, or fonts that require the exact extended-J glyph.
Common uses
- •Copying an exact extended-J glyph in language or transcription text
- •Using a specific letterform in typographic designs where a plain J is not sufficient
- •Labeling or annotating scientific/linguistic materials that require consistent Unicode characters
- •Creating UI text or branding assets that must match a particular font or character set
- •Entering characters accurately in digital forms, documents, or datasets that rely on Unicode fidelity
Examples
Ɉ Latin Capital Letter J With Stroke
- ɈɈɈɈ
- ɈɈ is used as an extended J in some transcriptions.
- ɈThe term starts with Ɉ.
- ɈReplace J with Ɉ for the correct glyph.
- ɈU+0248 corresponds to Ɉ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0248 | |
| HTML Entity | Ɉ | |
| HTML Code | Ɉ | |
| CSS | \0248 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 584 | |
| Decimal | 584 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter J With Stroke Letter (Ɉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 584 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0248 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0248. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0248, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɉ 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 Stroke letter mean?
Ɉ is a Unicode character identified as “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH STROKE” (U+0248). It belongs to the “Latin Extended” block, which groups less common Latin letterforms used to represent specific sounds, orthographies, or typographic variants. Visually, the stroke distinguishes it from a standard capital J, making it helpful when precise letter shapes matter—such as in linguistics-oriented text, curated typography, or datasets where each character is meaningful. While it may not be used in everyday English, it can appear in names, transcriptions, branding, or fonts that require the exact extended-J glyph.
What Unicode character is Ɉ?
Ɉ is the “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J WITH STROKE” encoded as U+0248.
How do I copy Ɉ reliably?
Use the character directly (Ɉ) or copy one of the provided encoded forms like Ɉ or U+0248, then paste into your editor.
How can I type Ɉ in code?
Common escapes include \\0248 (CSS escape) and \\u{0248} (JavaScript code point escape), or use \\u0248 depending on your environment.
Is Ɉ the same as a normal capital J?
No. Ɉ is a distinct character with a stroke and a different Unicode code point than the standard capital J.