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🈲 Japanese “prohibited” Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Japanese 'prohibited' button (禁) meaning forbidden or banned. From no-smoking signs to restricted areas, this character means "don't even think about it." It carries more weight than a simple no-entry sign because it implies an official, rule-based prohibition.
When to Use
Use for prohibited items, restrictions, or Japanese no-entry contexts.
Example Usage
- “Prohibited 🈲”
- “Forbidden 🈲”
- “No entry 🈲”
Popular Combinations
🈲🚫
Strongly prohibited
🈲⚠️
Warning forbidden
🈲🇯🇵
Japanese forbidden
How Japanese “prohibited” Button looks across platforms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🈲 mean in a text message?▼
Japanese 'prohibited' button (禁) meaning forbidden or banned. From no-smoking signs to restricted areas, this character means "don't even think about it." It carries more weight than a simple no-entry sign because it implies an official, rule-based prohibition. Use for prohibited items, restrictions, or Japanese no-entry contexts. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for 🈲?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Japanese “prohibited” Button emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret 🈲?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so 🈲 would be read aloud as "Japanese “prohibited” Button." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for 🈲?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:u7981:` to insert the Japanese “prohibited” Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f232
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:u7981:Keywords
u7981prohibitedkanjichineseforbiddenlimitrestrictedredsquare
When to Use 🈲 Japanese “prohibited” Button
Use for prohibited items, restrictions, or Japanese no-entry contexts.
- •Send 🈲 when you want to express or reference "japanese “prohibited” button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🈲 in conversations about u7981 or prohibited to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🈲 Japanese “prohibited” Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to japanese “prohibited” button
- •Combine 🈲 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about u7981, prohibited, kanji
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
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