📛
name badge
Unicode: 1F4DB
Description
A dark, rectangular box or sign, depicting a white outline of a person (specifically, a male figure) often used to indicate a restroom for men.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informative. It does not convey emotion but rather provides a functional indication.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is one of several pictogram emojis representing public signs and facilities, reflecting common iconography used in public spaces worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a men's restroom on a map: 'The men's restroom is to your left. 📛'
- Referring to a male public toilet: 'I need to find a 📛 quickly.'
- General directional signage: 'Follow the 📛 sign for the men's area.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a sign for a men's public restroom or toilet.
East Asian culture:
Similarly understood as a sign for a men's public restroom or toilet.