What does the ㊙️ emoji mean?
It represents “Japanese “secret” button”. You can use it in messages, bios, statuses and social media to express that idea visually.
Japanese “secret” button Emoji.
The ㊙️ emoji displays the Japanese ideogram '秘' (hi), meaning 'secret' or 'confidential'.
It is commonly used in Japan to indicate that certain information is private, restricted, or not to be shared.
In digital contexts, it can symbolize discretion, mystery, or protected data.
Its circular design with a red background and white characters resembles traditional Japanese seals, conveying a sense of formality and restriction.
It is commonly used in Japan to indicate that certain information is private, restricted, or not to be shared.
In digital contexts, it can symbolize discretion, mystery, or protected data.
Its circular design with a red background and white characters resembles traditional Japanese seals, conveying a sense of formality and restriction.
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Which platforms support it?
It has been available since Unicode 0.6.0, so it renders correctly on iOS, Android, Windows and most social networks and messaging apps.