U+A9CC "꧌" Javanese Pada Piseleh Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+A9CC "꧌" Javanese Pada Piseleh is a punctuation mark used in traditional Javanese script, specifically serving as a stylized opening bracket or delimiter within literary and ceremonial texts. It often appears paired with its counterpart, the Pada Piseleh closing mark, to enclose poetic verses, song stanzas, or important passages in manuscripts, adding both structural clarity and decorative elegance. Rooted in the rich scribal traditions of Java, this character reflects the cultural importance of balanced, rhythmic framing in written expression, distinguishing formal or sacred content from narrative prose.
General Properties
Code Point
U+A9CC
Name
Javanese Pada Piseleh
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
꧌
HTML Hex Encoding
꧌
UTF-8 Encoding
0xEA 0xA7 0x8C
UTF-16 Encoding
0xA9CC
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000A9CC
C/C++/Java Escape
\ua9cc
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Javanese