㊙ Japanese Secret Button emoji meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
:japanese_secret_button: Represents secrecy or confidential information Symbols 3299 :japanese_secret_button:
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Meaning

The ㊙ emoji symbolizes secrecy or classified information, often used to indicate something is confidential or hidden.

Common Uses

  • Highlighting secret or private messages.
  • Indicating confidential documents or topics.
  • Representing secrecy in conversations or posts.
  • Used decoratively to signal hidden content.

Examples

Keep this㊙
Top secret㊙ document
㊙ Classified information

Related Emojis

  • 🔒 Lock: Represents general security or privacy, unlike the cultural specificity of ㊙.
  • 🔏 Locked with pen: Suggests secured writing, while ㊙ signals secrecy itself.
  • 🈴 Japanese “passing” button: Another Japanese ideogram emoji with different meaning.

Technical Notes

Codepoint U+3299, introduced around Unicode 6.0. Appearance may vary slightly by platform but consistently shows a red outlined white circle with the Japanese kanji for ‘secret’ (秘). It is a standard symbol with no skin tone variants.

FAQ

What does the ㊙ emoji mean?
A symbol indicating secrecy or confidential information.

How is the ㊙ emoji used?
To mark messages or content as secret or private, especially in text chats and social media.

Does the meaning of the ㊙ emoji change by context?
The meaning generally remains consistent, but it can be used playfully or seriously depending on the conversation.

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