How to Type ĵ (J with circumflex) on Android

Published June 2, 2026, 2 min read

Need ĵ on Android for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Add Esperanto keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ĵ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Ĵ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ĵ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold j or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ĵ as the word and add a shortcut such as jci. Typing the shortcut then suggests ĵ.

How to type the capital Ĵ

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Ĵ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold j or use the key it adds.

Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

About the letter ĵ

ĵ is Unicode U+0135, named LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ĵ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ĵ on Android?

Add Esperanto keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ĵ?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ĵ?

U+0135. In HTML it is ĵ.

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