keycap: 9
Unicode: 0039 FE0F 20E3
Description
The number nine with a diagonal line through it, indicating cancellation or prohibition.
Group:
Symbols > keycap
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents prohibition, negation, cancellation, or being forbidden. Can also imply 'no entry' or 'not allowed'.
Backstory
This emoji represents a common symbol for 'no' or 'forbidden' found globally, particularly on traffic signs and warnings. It combines the digit '9' with the 'combining enclosing keycap' (FE0F) and 'combining enclosing square' (20E3) to form a unified symbol. It's part of a set of numerical keycap emojis.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a forbidden action: 'No running in the halls 9️⃣'.
- Showing something is unavailable: 'That option is 9️⃣ at the moment.'
- Expressing negation: 'Definitely 9️⃣ to that idea.'
- On a sign: '9️⃣ smoking here.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for 'no entry', 'forbidden', or 'not allowed'. Often seen on signs or in digital contexts to indicate restriction.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning to Western cultures, often used in signage or digital communication to express prohibition or cancellation.