Latin Small Letter G With Circumflex Letter
ĝ is the Latin small letter g with circumflex (U+011D), used to represent a distinct “g” sound in some languages.
U+011D
The symbol ĝ is a Unicode Latin Extended character: LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH CIRCUMFLEX (U+011D). It can be copied directly or inserted using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter G With Circumflex Letter Meaning
ĝ is a Latin letter variant where the letter g has a circumflex accent. In languages and orthographies that use diacritics, it typically represents a different pronunciation from plain “g”. For example, in Esperanto it is used for the “g” sound written as ĝ (often described as a softened or palatal/“y-like” g). Because it is a specific Unicode character (U+011D), using ĝ instead of combining marks (like g + ^) helps ensure consistent rendering, search, and text processing across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or writing in Esperanto and other diacritic-based orthographies
- •Accurate names and words in multilingual text where ĝ is required
- •Linguistics and language-learning materials that distinguish sounds
- •User interface labels and forms where correct character matching matters
- •Programming and localization strings that must preserve exact Unicode characters
Examples
ĝ (g with circumflex) — Unicode & Copy
- ĝmi ŝatas ĝardenon
- ĝla ĝusta respondo estas ĉi tie
- ĝĝi estas tre ĝoja
- ĝPor ĝeneralaj informoj, vidu la paĝon
- ĝli parolas Esperante: ĝis revido!
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+011D | |
| HTML Entity | ĝ | |
| HTML Code | ĝ | |
| CSS | \011D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 285 | |
| Decimal | 285 |
How to type Latin Small Letter G With Circumflex Letter (ĝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 285 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 011D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 011D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 011d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ĝ 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 G With Circumflex letter mean?
ĝ is a Latin letter variant where the letter g has a circumflex accent. In languages and orthographies that use diacritics, it typically represents a different pronunciation from plain “g”. For example, in Esperanto it is used for the “g” sound written as ĝ (often described as a softened or palatal/“y-like” g). Because it is a specific Unicode character (U+011D), using ĝ instead of combining marks (like g + ^) helps ensure consistent rendering, search, and text processing across platforms.
What Unicode character is ĝ?
ĝ is LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH CIRCUMFLEX with Unicode code point U+011D.
How do I type or insert ĝ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ĝ.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use for ĝ?
CSS escape: \\011D. JavaScript escape: \\u{011D}.
Should I use ĝ or write g with a separate caret character?
Use the single character ĝ (U+011D) for consistent rendering and correct character matching in search, sorting, and storage.