๐ฃ๐ฃ Japanese Post Office EmojiUnicode: 1F3E3
Emoji for a Japanese post office.
Released in The Japanese Post Office emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and later appeared in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ฃ Japanese Post Office emoji represents a traditional postal service building in Japan. It features the iconic Japanese postal mark (ใ) on the front, which symbolizes Japanโs postal services. It commonly signifies sending or receiving mail, postal services, and is also used to refer to Japan's postal system specifically."
Symbolism
- Communication: Representing the timeless exchange of letters, packages, and formal correspondence.
- Culture: Specifically points to the postal system in Japan, tying the emoji to Japanese culture and infrastructure.
- Service: It symbolizes postal services, both official and personal, and can allude to anything related to mail delivery.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When referring to postal services in Japan.
- Talking about sending or receiving mail or letters.
- Discussing visiting or passing by a post office.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- This emoji specifically represents a Japanese post office, so use it when referring to services or buildings in Japan.
- Avoid using it as a general-purpose post office symbol unless the context is clearly Japan-related.
- It can also imply physical mail services rather than email or digital communication, so choose accordingly based on the subject of your conversation.
Related Emojis
Closed Mailbox with Raised Flag
A mailbox with a raised flag, indicating incoming or outgoing mail.
Open Mailbox with Raised Flag
An open mailbox indicating outgoing mail, often seen in postal contexts.
Closed Mailbox with Lowered Flag
A mailbox with a lowered flag, indicating no incoming or outgoing mail.
Airplane
Used to indicate air mail or travel, especially in discussions involving shipping or sending packages by air.