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Japanese “not free of charge” button

Japanese “not free of charge” button

Indicates availability or possession, often used to mean 'have' or 'available'.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F236
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category

Tags

buttonchargefreeideographjapanesenot

Platform Meanings

Apple
Shows a red square with the Japanese kanji '有', meaning 'have' or 'available'.
Google
Depicts a red background with white Japanese character '有', signifying something is in stock or present.
Twitter
Features a red badge with the kanji '有', commonly used to denote availability or existence.
Unicode Official
Represents the Japanese 'here' or 'available' button, part of the Enclosed Ideographic Supplement block.

Introduction

The 🈶 emoji originates from Japanese mobile phone culture and is part of a set of square-shaped ideographic symbols. It features the kanji '有' (pronounced 'yuu' or 'aru'), which translates to 'have', 'possess', or 'available'. This emoji is commonly used in contexts indicating that something is in stock, accessible, or present—such as confirming availability of a product, service, or even emotional readiness. While it may appear cryptic to those unfamiliar with Japanese, it's widely recognized in East Asian digital communication. On different platforms, its visual design remains consistent: a red square background with a white or contrasting '有' character. Despite its specific linguistic roots, global users sometimes adopt it creatively to convey affirmation or presence. It should not be confused with similar square emojis like 🈚 (meaning 'free' or 'no charge') or 🈳 ('vacancy').

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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