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๐ŸˆฒJapanese โ€œProhibitedโ€ Button EmojiUnicode: 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

๐Ÿˆฒ 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 okayโ€”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 ๐Ÿˆฒ
Sorry, that's ๐Ÿˆฒ for today
Can we do this? ๐Ÿˆฒ not allowed
This area is ๐Ÿˆฒ after 10pm
Using phones is ๐Ÿˆฒ 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 ๐Ÿšซ for extra emphasis on prohibition.
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