| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🈶 | Japanese Not Free Of Charge Button | Indicates an item or service is not free | Symbols | U+1F236 | :japanese_not_free_of_charge_button: |
Meaning
The 🈶 emoji represents the Japanese sign for “not free of charge,” commonly used to signal that a product or service has a cost. It consists of a stylized kanji character inside a square, resembling signage in Japan.
Common Uses
- Indicating fees or charges in digital communication
- Highlighting paid content or services in apps or websites
- Emphasizing cost in messaging related to commerce
- Used in chat to denote something is not complimentary
Examples
🈶 Parking lot requires payment.Service is 🈶, not free today.Reminder: the event has a 🈶 fee.
Related Emojis
- 🈚 Japanese Free Of Charge Button – indicates something is free.
- 🈸 Japanese Application Button – another Japanese kanji button used in forms.
- 🈷 Japanese Monthly Amount Button – represents monthly fees or values.
Technical Notes
This emoji is encoded at U+1F236 and was introduced roughly with Unicode 6.0. It appears as a red square containing white Japanese characters. Platform designs may vary slightly but retain the core kanji symbol. It does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🈶 emoji mean?
It signifies that an item or service is not free of charge.
How is the 🈶 emoji used?
It is commonly used to indicate fees or costs in digital messages or apps.
Does the meaning of the 🈶 emoji change by context?
The core meaning stays the same, but it can apply broadly to any notification about payment requirements.