🏣 Japanese Post Office

Code Points: U+1F3E3

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🏣 Emoji Meaning

The 🏣 Japanese Post Office emoji depicts a stylized representation of a Japanese post office building, often featuring a red postal mark (〒) and sometimes a flag. It has a few popular meanings:

  • Literal Meaning: It can simply represent a physical post office in Japan. This is especially true when used in a context discussing locations, addresses, or sending mail within Japan.
  • Mailing/Shipping: More broadly, it can refer to the act of sending mail or packages, regardless of location. Think of it as a visual shorthand for "posting" something.
  • Japan: Sometimes, it's used as a symbol of Japan itself, particularly when used alongside other Japan-related emojis. This usage is less common than the previous two but still occurs.
  • Bureaucracy/Official Business: In certain contexts, it can symbolize dealing with official paperwork, administrative tasks, or bureaucracy in general. This meaning stems from the association of post offices with official processes.

Japanese Post Office Emoji Images

Here is how Japanese Post Office emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Place-Building Related Emoji

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