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Meanings
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Symbols · Prohibition
uncommon
A Japanese ideograph meaning 'prohibited' or 'not allowed', used to indicate restrictions, bans, or forbidden content across digital platforms.
Often used for content warnings, age restrictions, or indicating unavailable services
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Streaming platform restriction notice
Represents Japanese regulatory culture and formal prohibition notices in digital contexts
Combos with 🈲
🈲🔞
Adult content prohibition or age restriction warning
Used for mature content warnings on social platforms
Culture
Represents the Japanese concept of formal prohibition, carrying more regulatory weight than simple 'no' symbols in digital communication contexts.
Japan
Used more frequently and understood immediately as formal prohibition, often seen in official contexts and regulatory communications.
Gen_X: Adopted mainly for formal restriction notices and regulatory communications
Gen_Z: Primarily used for memes about content restrictions and platform bans, often ironically
Older: Rarely used, typically only in formal contexts when copying official notices
Millennials: Used professionally for content warnings and compliance notifications in workplace communications
History
2021
Increased usage during content moderation discussions on social platforms
Growing awareness of platform restrictions and content policies