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Japanese Vacancy Button
jap-uh-neez vay-kuhn-see buht-uhn
Definitions
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Symbols · Status Indicators
rare
A white square button displaying the Japanese katakana character 空 (kara), meaning vacancy or available space, commonly used to indicate open slots or free rooms.
Primarily used to show availability status or empty spaces in booking contexts
Hotel rooms 🈳 Check availability online!
Travel booking website
Derives from Japanese signage systems where 空 indicates vacant hotel rooms or parking spaces
Evolution Timeline
2019
Increased usage in international booking platforms and travel apps
Growing adoption of Japanese design elements in global interfaces
Cultural Context
Represents the katakana character 空 which has broader meanings including sky, empty, and void in Japanese philosophy
Primarily appears in booking systems and availability interfaces rather than casual conversation
Regional Variations
Japan
More commonly recognized and used in its original context of indicating actual vacancy status
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, mainly encountered through booking platforms rather than personal communication
Gen_Z: Rarely used except when mimicking Japanese aesthetic or in travel-related content creation
Older: Minimal usage, typically only when directly copying from booking confirmations or travel sites
Millennials: Occasionally used in professional travel planning or when sharing booking experiences
Common Combinations
🈳🏨
Hotel vacancy or available rooms
Travel and hospitality industry standard combination
🈳🅿️
Available parking spaces
Urban navigation and parking apps