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๐บ๐บ 'Open for Business' Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F23A
Symbol for 'Open for Business.'
Released in This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to the Emoji 1.0 set in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐บ emoji contains the Japanese kanji character 'ๅถ' (ei), which means 'business' or 'operation.' This emoji specifically signifies that a business is open, welcoming customers, and ready to offer services or goods. It is commonly displayed outside stores and businesses in Japan or other East Asian countries."
Symbolism
- Availability: It signifies that a business is open and ready to serve customers.
- Commerce: Used to symbolize trade, transactions, and services.
- Welcoming: Represents an invitation for customers to enter a shop or engage with a business.
Common Usage Scenarios
- A shop owner posting that the store is ready for business.
- Used in promotional material indicating a serviceโs availability or a new business launch.
- Informing customers or friends that your plans or services have begun and are accessible.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Come visit us today! ๐บ We're open!
Our online store is officially ๐บ and ready to take orders!
Hey everyone! The cafรฉ is ๐บ from 8 AM today!
Feeling open and ready to chat? ๐บ Message me anytime!
Our new branch is ๐บ and we canโt wait to meet all of you.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use ๐บ in the context of business activations or when something is starting up.
- Primarily suited for conversations or posts about commercial operations, like stores, offices, or online shops.
- Avoid using ๐บ in personal messages that donโt involve any business or services being made available.