O button (blood type)
Unicode: 1F17E FE0F
Description
A square button displaying the letter 'O' in white on a red background. Often used as an input device on game controllers or remote controls.
Group:
Symbols > alphanum
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Primarily used to denote a specific button or action.
Backstory
This emoji represents a square button with the letter 'O' inside, originating from the set of emojis depicting various button symbols commonly found on electronic devices, especially game controllers. Its specific meaning can vary depending on the device or context.
Usage Examples
- Instruction: 'Press the O button to return.'
- Gaming context: 'O button is for dodging.'
- Menu navigation: 'Select with X, go back with O.'
- Referring to a physical button: 'The O button on my remote is stuck.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with the 'O' button on PlayStation controllers, typically used for 'cancel', 'back', or specific actions in games.
East Asian culture:
On Japanese PlayStation controllers, the 'O' button traditionally represents 'confirm' or 'accept', contrasting with Western usage where 'X' is often 'confirm'.