Japanese “vacancy” button
A square button with the Japanese kanji character for 'forbidden' or 'no entry' (禁) prominently displayed in white against a red background.
There are different emoji meanings for Japanese “vacancy” button in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Interpreted directly as 'forbidden' or 'no entry,' often less common than the universal 'no entry' sign (red circle with a line) but understood in contexts where Japanese symbols are recognized, like martial arts dojos or anime/manga references.
- East Asian culture
- Widely recognized and used in public signage across Japan to indicate 'no entry,' 'forbidden,' 'off-limits,' or specific prohibitions (e.g., 'no smoking' when paired with the cigarette symbol, 'no parking').
