Latin Small Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter
ʝ is the Latin small letter j with crossed-tail (U+029D) from the Latin Extended set.
U+029D
ʝ is a specific Unicode character used when you need a j-like glyph with a crossed tail. It’s part of the Latin Extended block and has standard code point and escape sequences.
Latin Small Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter Meaning
The character ʝ (Latin small letter j with crossed-tail, U+029D) is primarily used as a letter in writing systems or scholarly/phonetic transcriptions that require this distinct “j-like” form. Visually, it resembles a lowercase j but includes a crossed tail, making it different from the regular Latin j or other j variants. In everyday contexts it’s less common, so when you’re using it, the goal is usually typographic precision: matching a specific font form, maintaining consistent transcription, or reproducing a text where the exact Unicode character matters. Always prefer the exact code point when copying from source material.
Common uses
- •Copying exact characters in transcription notes or linguistic examples
- •Designing typographic elements that require a distinct j-like glyph
- •Entering Unicode text in editors where standard “j” is not correct
- •Publishing academic or scholarly text that relies on this letter form
- •Building UI text or labels that must match existing Unicode strings
Examples
ʝ – Latin small letter j with crossed-tail
- ʝʝaʝi
- ʝI saw ʝ in the example text.
- ʝUse ʝ in phonetic transcription where needed.
- ʝThe symbol ʝ is different from j.
- ʝCopy ʝ to keep the same Unicode character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+029D | |
| HTML Entity | ʝ | |
| HTML Code | ʝ | |
| CSS | \029D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 669 | |
| Decimal | 669 |
How to type Latin Small Letter J With Crossed-tail Letter (ʝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 669 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 029D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 029D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 029d, 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 Small Letter J With Crossed-tail letter mean?
The character ʝ (Latin small letter j with crossed-tail, U+029D) is primarily used as a letter in writing systems or scholarly/phonetic transcriptions that require this distinct “j-like” form. Visually, it resembles a lowercase j but includes a crossed tail, making it different from the regular Latin j or other j variants. In everyday contexts it’s less common, so when you’re using it, the goal is usually typographic precision: matching a specific font form, maintaining consistent transcription, or reproducing a text where the exact Unicode character matters. Always prefer the exact code point when copying from source material.
What is the Unicode code point for ʝ?
ʝ is U+029D (LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL).
How can I copy ʝ correctly into code or HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ʝ or the escapes: CSS \\029D and JavaScript \\u{029D}.
Is ʝ the same as a regular lowercase j?
No. ʝ is a distinct Unicode character with a crossed tail, so it may render differently and should be used when the exact glyph is required.
Where is ʝ categorized?
It belongs to the Latin Extended category.