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🈯🈯 Reserved Button EmojiUnicode: 1F22F

Japanese symbol for reserved

Released in The 🈯 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the Japanese compatibility symbols, commonly used in digital communication to denote reservations.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🈯 emoji, known as the Japanese 'reserved' button, originates from traditional Japanese signage and represents the concept of something being set aside or booked in advance. It is often used to indicate exclusivity, such as reserved seats in a theater, tables in a restaurant, or items held for a specific person. This emoji embodies efficiency and planning in Japanese culture, where reserving resources is a common practice to avoid conflicts. In modern digital contexts, it conveys messages related to appointments, bookings, or prior claims, helping users communicate intentions clearly in both casual and professional settings.

Symbolism

  • Exclusivity and prior claim, signifying that something is not available to the general public.
  • Advance booking or reservation, emphasizing preparation and organization in daily life.
  • Cultural significance in Japan, representing efficient resource management and respect for schedules.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts or messages about reserving restaurant tables or event tickets.
  • In business emails or chats for scheduling meetings or holding appointments.
  • In travel-related discussions to indicate pre-booked flights, hotels, or seats.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I just got our table reserved at the new cafe! 🈯 Let's meet there at 7.
This spot is 🈯 for my sister, so I'll save it until she arrives.
Don't forget to book early – popular shows get 🈯 really fast online.
I've got a 🈯 seat on the train; want me to check for you too?
Our meeting room is 🈯 from 2 PM, so we'll have privacy to chat.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Only use 🈯 in contexts related to reservations to prevent misinterpretation as other symbols.
  • Be mindful that not everyone outside Japan may understand it, so pair it with explanatory text.
  • Avoid overusing it in informal chats to maintain clear and concise communication.

Related Emojis

📅

Calendar

Used for scheduling events or appointments, similar to reserving time.

🏷️

Label

Indicates tagging or marking items, akin to reserving them for specific use.

🛎️

Bellhop Bell

Represents service and bookings, like in hotels where rooms are reserved.

🎟️

Admission Ticket

For events and tickets that can be pre-booked or reserved.

🗓️

Spiral Calendar

Helps in planning and reserving dates for meetings or trips.

🚗

Car

Often used for transportation bookings, like reserved parking or rentals.

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Hotel

Symbolizes lodging reservations, complementing 🈯 in travel contexts.

Hourglass

Represents time management, which ties into reserving slots in schedules.

🔒

Locked

Indicates security and exclusivity, similar to reserving something private.

📜

Scroll

Used for official documents or bookings that involve agreements.