Japanese “prohibited” button
Basic Meaning
The 🈲 emoji is a red circle with a white horizontal bar in the middle. It mainly means "forbidden" or "not allowed". For example, it is used in some warning signs and rule descriptions to indicate that certain behaviors or things are prohibited. It is a rather intuitive warning - type emoji.
Usage Examples
This is a private area, 🈲 No trespassing.
This product is a limited edition, 🈲 No copying the design.
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Cultural Differences Interpretation
Eastern Cultural Interpretation
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In Eastern cultures, '🈲' is generally understood as the meaning of prohibition or not being allowed. It can be used to indicate restrictions on certain behaviors and things. For example, on some public signs, it is used to represent "No Smoking", "Keep Quiet", etc., conveying a kind of regulatory constraint.
Western Cultural Interpretation
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In Western culture, it also represents the concept of prohibition. For example, in some places where signs such as "No Entry" are marked, this symbol can concisely convey similar meanings and is also an expression of clearly defining boundaries and rules.
Cross-Cultural Usage Tips
When used across cultures, it should be noted that different regions may have different understandings of prohibited content. When using '🈲' to indicate prohibition, ensure that the prohibited content complies with local laws, regulations and cultural customs, and avoid misunderstandings caused by cultural differences.
Usage Scenarios
Social Scenes
In social situations, such as in group chats, remind everyone not to engage in certain impolite behaviors (for example, prohibiting malicious attacks on others, etc.), or use it in the rule descriptions of some community activities to indicate that certain behaviors are not allowed.
Work Scenarios
In the workplace, it can be used to emphasize the company's rules and regulations, such as prohibiting the leakage of confidential information, prohibiting doing things unrelated to work in the office area, etc., and clearly defining the behavioral boundaries in work.