Japanese “open for business” button
Unicode character for the Japanese “Service Charge” button, typically a red square with the kanji characters サ (“sa”) and ー (“long vowel mark”) in white, often referring to a service charge for accommodation.
There are different emoji meanings for Japanese “open for business” button in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Largely unknown or misinterpreted without context, as the concept it represents is specific to Japan. Might be seen as a decorative 'sa' or an abstract design.
- East Asian culture
- Immediately recognizable in Japan as the 'service charge' or 'accommodation fee' symbol, especially in hospitality settings. Its meaning is clear and direct.
