9733

9733 is the decimal Unicode code point for the character known as BLACK STAR, designated by the code point U+2605. It is part of the Unicode standard’s Miscellaneous Symbols block and is typically rendered as a solid five-point star in many fonts. The symbol is used across various text contexts as a decorative element, a marker, or a simple icon.

Encoding and representations: In Unicode, 9733 corresponds to U+2605. In UTF-8, the character is encoded as the three-byte sequence E2 98 85. In HTML, it can be included with a numeric character reference such as ★ or ★.

Usage and context: The black star is commonly employed in user interfaces, typographic design, and informal text to convey emphasis, a rating, or a decorative bullet. Its exact appearance can vary by font, with some renderings appearing more geometric and others more stylized. While it is visually similar to emoji stars in some contexts, it is a plain text symbol rather than an emoji character.

Relation: A nearby Unicode symbol is WHITE STAR, U+2606 (decimal 9734), which is the hollow outline version of a star. Both characters are part of the same Unicode block and are commonly referenced together in discussions of star glyphs.