Japanese “vacancy” button

This is an emoji that indicates 'vacancy.' You can use it when a spot is empty or available.

It's useful for indicating that a parking space is free, a hotel has a vacant room, or when you want to let someone know you have free time in your schedule. You can use it like, 'I'm free this afternoon 🈳.'

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This emoji comes from the Chinese character '空' (kū), which means 'empty.' In Japan, it's a common symbol used on signs for 'vacancy' (空車) in parking lots.

It's used not only for physical spaces but also to express abstract feelings like 'my mind went blank' or 'I feel empty.' Conversely, it can also be used in a meditative sense to mean 'I want to clear my mind,' making it a very versatile emoji.