U+0B41 "ୁ" Oriya Vowel Sign U Unicode Character

U+0B41 "ୁ" Oriya Vowel Sign U is a combining diacritical mark used in the Odia script, primarily employed to represent the vowel sound "u" when attached to a consonant. It is classified as a dependent vowel sign, meaning it modifies the inherent vowel of a preceding consonant character in Odia words, rather than standing alone as an independent letter. This sign is written as a curved stroke placed below the consonant, distinguishing it from other vowel signs in the script. In digital text, it relies on proper font support and Unicode normalization to display correctly, ensuring accurate representation of Odia language in written communication.