🈂️
Japanese Service Charge Button
sah-vis chah-rj buh-tn
Definitions
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Symbol · Japanese
Very rare
A blue square containing the Japanese katakana character 'sa' (サ), indicating 'service charge' in Japan. Used on signage to mark locations where services are available.
Rarely used outside Japan-related contexts. In digital communication, mainly appears in discussions about Japan or Japanese language.
The hotel has a 🈂️ added to all bills.
Travel forum discussing Japanese hotels
Part of Japan's set of squared katakana symbols used for business and public service indicators.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Included in Unicode 6.0 as part of the Enclosed Ideographic Supplement block.
Standardization of Japanese symbols for global digital communication
Cultural Context
Represents the katakana character 'sa' (サ), abbreviated from 'saabisu' (サービス), the Japanese loanword for 'service'.
Part of a set of enclosed Japanese characters in Unicode designed to represent common signage symbols found in Japan.
Regional Variations
Japan
Commonly recognized symbol on signage, maps and business documentation indicating where services are available or service charges apply.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily by those with business or travel experience in Japan.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those studying Japanese or interested in Japanese culture.
Older: Very limited recognition or usage outside of Japanese nationals.
Millennials: Occasionally used by Japan enthusiasts, language learners, or those who have visited Japan.
Common Combinations
🈂️🇯🇵
Japanese service or service charge in Japan
Used in travel contexts discussing Japanese services
🈂️💴
Japanese service fee or payment
Used when discussing costs of services in Japan