Latin Small Letter Dezh Digraph Letter
ʤ is the Latin small letter dezh digraph (U+02A4) used in Latin-based writing and linguistics.
U+02A4
ʤ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s often used to represent a specific sound in certain Latin-script transcriptions. This page helps you understand it and copy it reliably across devices and code.
Latin Small Letter Dezh Digraph Letter Meaning
The character ʤ is named “LATIN SMALL LETTER DEZH DIGRAPH” (Unicode U+02A4). It is used as a letter in Latin-script representations where a “dezh” sound is needed (commonly described as a voiced “j” or “zh” type sound in phonetic or transliteration contexts). Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character rather than a regular combination of two letters, it helps typography and text processing keep that sound as one consistent symbol. If you’re building language data, linguistic annotations, or fonts, using the correct Unicode code point (U+02A4) is especially important.
Common uses
- •Linguistic transcription and phonetic notes where a dezh sound needs its own character
- •Transliteration text for scripts or languages that use this Latin Extended letter
- •Typography and font layout tests to verify handling of Unicode U+02A4
- •Data entry for language resources (dictionaries, annotations, glossaries) requiring a single character
- •Web and app content where you want consistent rendering via Unicode copy/paste
Examples
ʤ – Latin Small Letter Dezh Digraph
- ʤdeʤ notation in a phonetics worksheet
- ʤəʤɪʤ as part of a transliteration sample
- ʤrecording the symbol ʤ in a character list
- ʤadding ʤ to a custom keyboard mapping test
- ʤusing ʤ in a short label: deʤ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+02A4 | |
| HTML Entity | ʤ | |
| HTML Code | ʤ | |
| CSS | \02A4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 676 | |
| Decimal | 676 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Dezh Digraph Letter (ʤ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 676 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 02A4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 02A4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 02a4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʤ 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 Small Letter Dezh Digraph letter mean?
The character ʤ is named “LATIN SMALL LETTER DEZH DIGRAPH” (Unicode U+02A4). It is used as a letter in Latin-script representations where a “dezh” sound is needed (commonly described as a voiced “j” or “zh” type sound in phonetic or transliteration contexts). Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character rather than a regular combination of two letters, it helps typography and text processing keep that sound as one consistent symbol. If you’re building language data, linguistic annotations, or fonts, using the correct Unicode code point (U+02A4) is especially important.
What is the Unicode code point for ʤ?
ʤ is U+02A4 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DEZH DIGRAPH).
How can I copy ʤ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ʤ.
How do I represent ʤ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\02A4.
Does ʤ have a standard name I can reference in software?
Yes. Its Unicode name is “LATIN SMALL LETTER DEZH DIGRAPH.”