㊗ Emoji Meaning
The Japanese “congratulations” button (㊗) emoji, formally called "Squared CJK Unified Ideograph-7981," represents the Japanese character "祝" (shuku), which means "celebration" or "congratulations." It's used in a similar way to how one might say "congrats!" in English, marking a joyous or celebratory occasion. Here are some of the most popular meanings:
- General Congratulations/Celebration: This is the most common usage. It can be used for birthdays, graduations, weddings, new jobs, promotions, or any other happy event.
- Good Luck/Best Wishes: While primarily for congratulations, it can sometimes be used to offer good luck or well wishes, particularly in contexts where success is anticipated (like before an exam or important presentation).
- Formal Congratulations: Due to its association with the formal kanji character, it can lend a slightly more formal tone to congratulations compared to other celebratory emojis.
- Specifically Japanese Celebrations: While usable for any celebration, it's especially fitting for events with ties to Japanese culture, such as festivals, coming-of-age ceremonies (成人式 - seijin shiki), or other culturally specific events.
- Emphasis on Joyful News: The emoji can be used to highlight particularly good news or a positive announcement.
It's important to note that using this emoji in a non-celebratory or inappropriate context can be confusing or even offensive. Always consider the context before using it.
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Japanese “congratulations” Button Emoji Images
Here is how Japanese “congratulations” Button emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:
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