Japanese “prohibited” button Emoji
🈲 · U+1F232 · Emoji 0.6
What does the Japanese “prohibited” button emoji mean?
This symbol is rooted in Japanese culture, where it is commonly seen in public signs and notices. Its meaning is often intensified when paired with other emojis.
How the Japanese “prohibited” button emoji is used
Tone and intent are crucial when using the 🈲 emoji, as it can be perceived differently depending on the audience and the context. Its usage is often influenced by the user's cultural background and familiarity with Japanese symbols.
Japanese “prohibited” button emoji examples
- just saw the new movie and it's 🈲 for kids under 18
- 🈲 don't even think about eating the last slice of pizza
How to copy the Japanese “prohibited” button emoji
To use the Japanese “prohibited” button emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F232), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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Japanese “prohibited” button emoji on different platforms
How the Japanese “prohibited” button emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.



Japanese “prohibited” button Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🈲 |
| Name | Japanese “prohibited” button |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+1F232 |
| Shortcode | :u7981: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
Japanese “prohibited” button Emoji FAQ
It is U+1F232, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :u7981:.
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