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🈲 Japanese “Prohibited” Button Emoji Unicode: 1F232
A red square button with the Japanese katakana character for 'kin' (forbidden). It indicates something is prohibited or not allowed, often used in texting and social media to say 'no' or 'not allowed'.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🈲 is the Japanese 'prohibited' button emoji, featuring a red square with the katakana character for 'kin' (forbidden). On Twitter and in texts, it's used to say something is off-limits, banned, or not okay—like a direct 'no' without words.
Symbolism
- Forbidden or prohibited
- Japanese culture and signage
- Clear negation or rejection
Common Usage Scenarios
- Posting a rule list in a Discord server.
- Replying to a request that goes against guidelines.
- Adding a symbol to a sign or instruction to make it clear.
Usage Examples in Conversation
No smoking in here 🈲
Sorry, that's 🈲 for today
Can we do this? 🈲 not allowed
This area is 🈲 after 10pm
Using phones is 🈲 during the exam
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use to say something is banned or not permitted without extra text.
- Works well for rules, policies, or clear boundaries in group chats.
- Pair with other symbols like 🚫 for extra emphasis on prohibition.
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