Japanese āpassing gradeā button
A square button with the Japanese kanji character for 'forbidden' or 'prohibited' (ē¦, kin) written in white on a red background. Below it, the number 4 is displayed, which in Japanese culture sounds similar to the word for 'death' and is often avoided for its unlucky connotations.
There are different emoji meanings for Japanese āpassing gradeā button in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Primarily viewed as a general 'forbidden' or 'no' sign, less emphasis on the number 4's superstition.
- East Asian culture
- Strongly conveys 'forbidden' or 'No Entry' while also hinting at a connection to bad luck due to the phonetic similarity of 'shi' (four) to 'shi' (death).
