ĵ J with circumflex
ĵ
| Name | J with circumflex |
|---|---|
| Uppercase | Ĵ |
| Unicode | U+0135 (Latin Small Letter J With Circumflex) |
| HTML entity | none |
| HTML code | ĵ or ĵ |
| Windows Alt code | none (use Win+. or Character Map) |
| Mac shortcut | Option + 0135 with Unicode Hex Input |
| Word shortcut | 0135 then Alt+X |
| LaTeX | \^{\j} |
| CSS / JavaScript | \0135 / \u0135 |
| UTF-8 bytes | C4 B5 |
| URL encoded | %C4%B5 |
ĵ is the letter j with the circumflex, 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).
How to type ĵ on every device
| Device or app | Method |
|---|---|
| Windows | Win+. → Symbols |
| Mac | Option + 0135 (Unicode Hex Input) |
| iPhone | Add Esperanto keyboard |
| Android | Add Esperanto keyboard |
| Microsoft Word | 0135 then Alt+X |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters |
| Chromebook | Ctrl+Shift+U, 0135, Space |
| HTML | ĵ |
| LaTeX | \^{\j} |
| Excel | =UNICHAR(309) |
Used in these languages
About the circumflex
See every letter with the circumflex.
Other accented j letters
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ĵ on a keyboard?
On Windows, press Win+. and pick it from Symbols. On a Mac, hold Option and type 0135 with Unicode Hex Input. On phones, add a keyboard for a language that uses it.
What is the Unicode for ĵ?
ĵ is U+0135, named LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CIRCUMFLEX. In HTML write ĵ.
Which languages use ĵ?
Esperanto.