Latin Small Letter J With Circumflex Letter
Ĵ is the lowercase j with a circumflex, used in extended Latin alphabets and precise text rendering.
U+0135
The symbol ĵ is a lowercase “j” with a circumflex accent. It’s part of the Latin Extended block and has a specific Unicode identity, so it won’t be treated the same as plain “j” in many languages and fonts.
Latin Small Letter J With Circumflex Letter Meaning
Ĵ (U+0135) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CIRCUMFLEX”. Unlike the plain letter “j”, the circumflex indicates a distinct character used by extended Latin writing systems. Depending on the language or romanization standard, it can represent a particular sound or pronunciation distinction. Because it has a dedicated Unicode code point (not just an accented form created by styling), it behaves predictably in text editors, search, and programming. When accuracy matters—such as proper names, linguistic data, or structured content—using the actual character ĵ is preferred over approximations like “j^” or “j” with styling.
Common uses
- •Typing names and words that require the exact character ĵ in languages that use this letter
- •Linguistics and transcription notes where pronunciation distinctions must be preserved
- •Creating consistent labels for datasets, forms, or spreadsheets containing extended Latin characters
- •Designing multilingual text in UI/branding where the circumflexed j must render correctly
- •Writing plain-text documentation or code comments that include correct character spelling
Examples
ĵ (j with circumflex) symbol
- ĵMiĵaĝas: ĵurnalaj datumoj.
- ĵLa nomo estas ĵaŭde.
- ĵUzu ĵ por la ĝusta litero.
- ĵTransskribo: ĵ → specifa sonvaloro.
- ĵBonvolu kopii ĵ sen anstataŭigo.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0135 | |
| HTML Entity | ĵ | |
| HTML Code | ĵ | |
| CSS | \0135 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 309 | |
| Decimal | 309 |
How to type Latin Small Letter J With Circumflex Letter (ĵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 309 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0135 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0135. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0135, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ĵ 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 J With Circumflex letter mean?
Ĵ (U+0135) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CIRCUMFLEX”. Unlike the plain letter “j”, the circumflex indicates a distinct character used by extended Latin writing systems. Depending on the language or romanization standard, it can represent a particular sound or pronunciation distinction. Because it has a dedicated Unicode code point (not just an accented form created by styling), it behaves predictably in text editors, search, and programming. When accuracy matters—such as proper names, linguistic data, or structured content—using the actual character ĵ is preferred over approximations like “j^” or “j” with styling.
Is ĵ the same as the letter j?
No. ĵ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CIRCUMFLEX” (U+0135). It’s a distinct Unicode character and may be treated differently in language, sorting, and searching.
How can I enter ĵ on my keyboard?
Availability depends on your OS and keyboard layout. The most reliable method is copy/paste from this page or use the provided Unicode forms (e.g., U+0135).
What is the Unicode code point for ĵ?
The Unicode code point is U+0135.
What’s the HTML entity for ĵ?
The HTML entity is ĵ.