Ca (Javanese)

Ca (ꦕ) is a syllable in the Javanese script (Hanacaraka) which represents the sound /tʃa/ or /tsa/. It is the seventh syllable in the traditional Javanese alphabet sequence.

The glyph consists of a basic form and may have certain diacritics (sandhangan) attached, which alter the pronunciation. The "Ca" syllable, without any diacritics, inherently carries the vowel sound 'a'.

In the Javanese writing system, each consonant letter generally implies an inherent vowel sound, typically 'a'. To represent other vowel sounds or to indicate a consonant at the end of a syllable, specific diacritical marks are used. The "Ca" syllable follows this convention.

Historically, the Javanese script has been influenced by Brahmi script derivatives, reflecting the historical and cultural connections between Java and the Indian subcontinent. "Ca" is related to similar consonant-vowel combinations found in other Brahmic scripts. Its specific form has evolved over time within the Javanese context.

The syllable appears in many Javanese words and is a common component of written Javanese.