Japanese “no vacancy” button Emoji
Symbols
A bold white kanji character for 'full' centered inside a vibrant red square. This sign serves as a clear, high-visibility indicator that a space or service has reached its maximum capacity.
Usage Context
You will mostly see this on storefronts, parking lots, or elevators throughout Japan to signal that there is no more room left for customers. It is the definitive way to say 'we are packed' without needing to explain further. It is often used in conversations to signal that your schedule is completely booked, making it a functional cousin to the 🚫 or ❌ emojis.
History
This character represents the concept of fullness and was added to the Unicode standard in 1993 to support Japanese digital signage and messaging platforms. It stems from traditional signage practices where standardized red-and-white icons were necessary for travelers to quickly navigate busy transit hubs and hospitality venues.
Details
Glyph
🈵
Unicode
U+1F235
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f235:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Symbols
Subcategory alphanum
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
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