| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🈹 | Japanese Discount Button | Indicates a discount or price reduction | Symbols | U+1F239 | :japanese_discount_button: |
Meaning
The 🈹 emoji shows a Japanese kanji symbol used to mark items on sale or discounted prices. It conveys the concept of a price reduction or a special offer.
Common Uses
- Indicating discounts in shopping or retail conversations
- Highlighting promotional sales in advertisements
- Signaling price reductions in online marketplaces
- Used in messages about bargains or limited-time offers
- Enhancing posts on social media related to shopping deals
Examples
Check out this deal 🈹!Weekend sale starts now 🈹Everything marked with 🈹 is discounted
Related Emojis
- 🈚 Japanese free of charge button: indicates no cost rather than discount
- 🈴 Japanese passing grade button: denotes passing or acceptance in tests
- 🉐 Japanese bargain button: represents a special bargain or value offer
- 💸 Money with wings: symbolizes spending or loss of money, not specifically discounts
Technical Notes
This emoji is encoded at U+1F239 and appeared in Unicode around 2010. It is part of the Symbols block and typically appears as a white kanji character on a red square background in most platforms.
FAQ
What does the 🈹 emoji mean?
A symbol for discount or price reduction used in Japanese contexts.
How is the 🈹 emoji used?
To indicate sales, discounts, or special price offers in messages and promotions.
Does the meaning of the 🈹 emoji change by context?
It consistently signifies discount or reduction but can emphasize limited-time deals or promotions depending on usage.