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Digit nine

Digit nine Emoji

Symbols

A bold, upright numeral nine. This character represents the final single-digit integer in the decimal system, rendered in a standard sans-serif font.

Usage Context

Used to denote quantities, time, or specific counts. It is frequently employed in casual chat to signify a rating, a specific hour of the day, or as part of a longer numerical string. It is often grouped with other numbers like 8 or 0 to clarify measurements or deadlines.

History

Numbers were included in the original Unicode character set to ensure basic mathematical compatibility across digital platforms. As computing transitioned from mainframe terminals to mobile messaging, these characters became standard for creating quick-reference lists and timers in SMS interfaces.

Details

Glyph
9
Unicode
U+0039
Shortcode
:emoji_u0039:
HTML Entity
9

Specifications

Vendor Google
Category Symbols
Subcategory alphanum
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Tags
9ninedigitnumbermathintegercountquantitysingle digit

Google Noto License

Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0

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