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🈯Japanese “Reserved” Button EmojiUnicode: 1F22F
It's the Japanese Kanji character for 'reserved'. Online, people use it to claim things, mark spots, or show something is off-limits.
Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0 and Emoji 1.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🈯 Okay, so this lil' square is basically the ultimate 'I called it!' button. It comes from maps in Japan, but we've totally stolen it for texting. Use it to call absolute dibs on anything – the last slice of pizza, a spot in line, your crush (jk... unless?). It's a chill, visual way to say 'this is reserved' or 'mine now, back off' without sounding rude. Super handy for planning stuff with friends or marking your territory, online-style.
Symbolism
- Calling dibs / Staking a claim
- Marking something as unavailable or booked
- Saving a spot or reserving something
Common Usage Scenarios
- Tagging the last piece of food in a group chat before someone else grabs it.
- Saving a seat for a friend at a crowded event or in a lecture hall.
- Marking a date/time in your shared calendar as 'taken' for plans.
Usage Examples in Conversation
That chocolate cake in the fridge? 🈯 That's my midnight snack. 🈯🈯
Hey, can you save me a seat? I'm running late! 🈯
"Who wants to drive on Friday?" "Me! I call shotgun! 🈯"
Just booked the Airbnb for July. Those dates are officially 🈯.
"I'm declaring this couch zone my nap territory for the afternoon." *sends 🈯*
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for lighthearted claiming among friends, but maybe not for serious legal stuff.
- Pair it with other emojis (like 🍕🈯) to make your 'dibs' super clear and fun.
- It's generally understood as playful. If you need to be 100% serious, use clearer words alongside it.
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