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🈳Vacancy Button Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F233

Represents Japanese availability.

Released in The 🈳 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the Japanese compatibility symbols, reflecting common signage in Japan for indicating empty or available spaces.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🈳 emoji, known as the Japanese 'vacancy' button, originates from Japanese signage and symbolizes the concept of availability or emptiness. It is often used to indicate that something is unoccupied, such as hotel rooms, job positions, or open slots in services. In Japanese culture, this symbol is commonly seen on signs outside businesses like inns or rental shops to show that space is free. It conveys a sense of opportunity and readiness, helping users communicate availability in a concise, visual way, especially in digital communication where brevity is key.

Symbolism

  • Represents availability, often for hotel rooms or rental spaces, symbolizing opportunities for booking or occupancy.
  • Symbolizes job vacancies, indicating open positions and encouraging applications in professional contexts.
  • Stands for general emptiness or openness, metaphorically representing untapped potential or free resources in everyday discussions.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In hotel and travel contexts, to indicate available rooms or bookings on apps and websites.
  • In job postings and career forums, to highlight open positions on social media or recruitment platforms.
  • In online marketplaces or community boards, to signal available items, slots, or services for rent or sale.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, is that hotel room still 🈳 for tonight? I need a place to stay!
We've got a great job opening 🈳 if you're looking for work in tech.
The event has some spots left 🈳 – sign up before they're gone!
This apartment is 🈳 next month, perfect for anyone moving to the city.
Found a table at the restaurant that's 🈳 – let's grab it quickly!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🈳 only in contexts related to availability or vacancies to avoid confusion, as it is specific to Japanese cultural symbols.
  • Avoid overusing it in non-Japanese settings; pair it with explanations for international audiences to ensure clarity.
  • Do not use 🈳 in sensitive situations like emergencies, as it might downplay urgency; opt for more direct language instead.

Related Emojis

🏨

Hotel

Represents hotels, often paired with 🈳 to indicate room availability.

💼

Briefcase

Symbolizes jobs and careers, related to vacancy for employment opportunities.

🛎️

Bellhop Bell

Used for hospitality services, complementing 🈳 in travel discussions.

🗓️

Spiral Calendar

Indicates scheduling and availability, similar to 🈳 for open dates.

🏠

House

Represents housing or rentals, where 🈳 might signal vacant properties.

📋

Clipboard

Symbolizes lists or applications, often linked to job vacancies like 🈳.

🕰️

Mantelpiece Clock

Represents time slots, which can be vacant and relate to 🈳 for scheduling.

🚪

Door

Indicates entry or access, symbolizing open or vacant spaces akin to 🈳.

🔍

Magnifying Glass

Used for searching, as one might search for vacancies, connecting to 🈳's meaning.

📍

Round Pushpin

Represents locations, such as pinning vacant spots on maps, similar to 🈳.