U+0BB4 "ழ" Tamil Letter Llla Unicode Character

U+0BB4 "ழ" Tamil Letter Llla is a distinct consonant in the Tamil script, representing the retroflex lateral approximant sound /ɻ/, a unique phoneme that is pronounced with the tongue curled back against the palate. This character is a fundamental component of the Tamil abugida, often used in words such as "வழி" (vazhi, meaning path or way) and "அழகு" (azhagu, meaning beauty). As a letter without a specific diacritic, it carries the inherent vowel 'a', and it plays a key role in distinguishing Tamil’s rich phonological system from other Dravidian languages. Its design, featuring a curved, open shape, is typical of Tamil calligraphy, and it is encoded specifically for digital text representation in the Unicode Standard to ensure consistent rendering across platforms.