Mathematical Sans-Serif Bold Small J 𝗷

Visual Description: The character is a bold, mathematical sans-serif lowercase j. It has a straight vertical stem, a rounded tail, and a circular dot above. The strokes are even and geometric, with no serifs. The overall look is compact and clean, designed to stay legible in dense formulas or UI panels.

Meaning & Usage: This symbol functions as a variable or index in math text. It often names elements in a sequence or function arguments. In formulas, it marks quantities distinct from normal letters. In software and calculators, it helps separate math variables from ordinary text and supports clear operations or comparisons.

Historical Background: The style comes from a family of math fonts that distinguish variables from body text. Unicode and font designers created bold sans-serif sets for compact math notation. Over time, many programs adopted these symbols to keep variable names visually distinct while preserving readability in output and screens.

Practical Use: Use this character in formulas, lists, and UI controls for math in apps and calculators. It can appear in index notation, subscripts, or function names without clashing with regular text. Provide operators, comparisons, and quick insert tools so users can place math symbols fast.

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Look‑alikes: j (U+6A).

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