🈁 Japanese Here Button emoji meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
🈁 Japanese Here Button Indicates ‘here’ in Japanese signage style Symbols U+1F201 :japanese_here_button:
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Meaning

The 🈁 emoji features stylized kanji characters expressing ‘here’ as used in Japanese signs or buttons. It visually signals presence or a specific location.

Common Uses

  • Highlighting a place or point in conversations.
  • Decorative use in messages with Japanese text style.
  • Representing Japanese signage or UI elements.
  • Adding cultural or linguistic emphasis in digital communication.

Examples

🈁 You are here
Meeting point 🈁
Click the 🈁 button

Related Emojis

  • 🈳 (Japanese Vacancy Button): indicates availability or vacancy, unlike 🈁 which signifies location.
  • 🈴 (Japanese Passing Grade Button): shows success, distinct from the location-focused 🈁.
  • 🈯 (Japanese Reserved Button): marks a reserved status rather than presence.

Technical Notes

This emoji corresponds to codepoint U+1F201, introduced in the early 2010s Unicode versions. Its appearance is consistent across platforms, featuring red and white with kanji characters. It does not support skin tone variants as it is a symbol.

FAQ

What does the 🈁 emoji mean?

It signifies ‘here’ in Japanese-style signage, indicating location or presence.

How is the 🈁 emoji used?

Commonly used in chats to mark a place, emphasize presence, or mimic Japanese button styles.

Does the meaning of the 🈁 emoji change by context?

Its basic meaning remains location-focused but can take on decorative or thematic uses related to Japanese culture.

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