Japanese “vacancy” button
Represents 'vacant' or 'empty', often indicating availability or lack of occupancy
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F233
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category symbols
- Subcategory alphanumeric symbols
Platform Meaning
Represents 'vacant' or 'empty', often indicating availability or lack of occupancy
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Indicates vacant status, such as empty parking spots or available rooms
- Google: Represents 'empty' or 'vacant', used for availability like seats or slots
- Twitter: Signifies 'vacant' or 'available', often in contexts like event spots or positions
- Unicode: Squared CJK Unified Ideograph-7a7a; represents the concept of 'empty' or 'vacant'
Detailed Introduction
The 🈳 emoji, derived from the Japanese 'kū' () meaning 'empty' or 'vacant', conveys the idea of availability or lack of occupancy. It is commonly used to indicate that a space, spot, or position is unoccupied—such as empty parking spaces, available hotel rooms, or open seats at an event. Emotionally, it is neutral, focusing on factual status rather than strong feelings. In digital communication, it helps quickly signal availability, making it useful in contexts like event planning, travel arrangements, or daily logistics where indicating vacancy is important. Across platforms, its core meaning remains consistent, emphasizing clarity in conveying that something is not filled or occupied.