N

N (Latin Capital Letter N, U+004E) is a foundational character in the Basic Latin block, indispensable to the English alphabet and numerous other languages utilizing the Latin script. Visually, it's recognized by its distinct shape: two vertical strokes connected by a diagonal line, embodying the uppercase form of its letter family. This character typically represents a voiced alveolar nasal consonant sound. Tracing its lineage back to the Phoenician 'nun' (meaning 'fish') and the Greek 'nu', 'N' has maintained a remarkably consistent sound value across millennia. Beyond everyday language, it's frequently employed in mathematics (e.g., for natural numbers) and science (as the symbol for nitrogen), while variations like Ñ (N tilde) or the visually identical but distinct Cyrillic Н highlight its global presence and diverse adaptations.