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NG button

Represents 'NG' (Not Good) or rejection, often used in Japanese contexts.

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Unicode
U+1F196
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category

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Platform Meanings

Apple
Shows a red circle with white 'NG' text, indicating something is not acceptable or failed.
Google
Displays 'NG' in a red badge, commonly interpreted as 'no good' or disapproval.
Twitter
Features bold white 'NG' on a red background, signaling rejection or failure.
Unicode Official
Depicts the letters 'NG' inside a red circle, meaning 'Not Good'—a symbol used especially in Japan to indicate disapproval or that something is unacceptable.

Introduction

The 🆖 emoji represents 'NG,' which stands for 'Not Good.' It originates from Japanese media and production jargon, where 'NG' is used to mark takes or actions that are unacceptable or need to be redone. The emoji typically appears as the letters 'NG' inside a red circle and is widely recognized in East Asian cultures as a sign of rejection, failure, or disapproval. While less common in Western contexts, it may be used online to express that something is inappropriate, incorrect, or simply 'no good.' It’s often employed in informal digital communication to convey criticism or to humorously reject an idea, suggestion, or behavior. Due to its cultural specificity, its meaning might not be immediately obvious to all users outside of Japan or East Asia, but its visual similarity to other 'prohibition-style' symbols (like 🚫) can help convey its intent.

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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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