Japanese “here” button
A square containing the Japanese word 'squared CJK unified ideograph-6362' (替), which means 'change' or 'substitute'. It is typically rendered in white text on a red or orange background.
There are different emoji meanings for Japanese “here” button in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Less commonly understood without context; often perceived as a generic Japanese character or symbol. Might be used if someone is familiar with its meaning from games or specific media.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly understood as 'change', 'substitute', or 'replace'. Used frequently in contexts like game UIs (e.g., 'change player', 'replace item'), train station signs (e.g., 'transfer' or 'alternative route'), or general informational signs.
- Gaming Culture (Global)
- Recognized by many gamers due to its frequent appearance in Japanese video games to denote 'change' or 'swap' actions.
