map of Japan
Unicode: 1F5FE
Description
A dark blue or black square, representing a large or significant button, often associated with a 'record' or 'stop' function in media playback, or an important interactive element.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-map
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; typically does not convey an emotion directly but serves a functional purpose or represents a state.
Backstory
This emoji, the 'Large Blue Square', was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is part of a set of geometric shapes used as visual cues, often for user interface elements or to represent physical objects in a symbolic way. Its specific color and size often suggest a 'main' or 'important' function.
Usage Examples
- Used in discussions about interfaces: 'Click the large blue square to confirm.'
- Representing a physical button: 'Press the big blue button.'
- As a placeholder or generic shape: 'The design needs a prominent 🞾 here.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly seen as a record button or a stop button, especially in older media players. Can also signify a 'power' or 'reset' button.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretations, often used in UI/UX to represent a fundamental interactive element.