Japanese “reserved” button emoji meaning

The Japanese "reserved" button emoji represents a green square with a white Japanese kanji character that translates to "finger" or "point" in English. This kanji is commonly used to indicate that something is reserved, such as a seat, item, or space. In everyday use, this emoji conveys that a particular spot or object is claimed and cannot be used by others without prior approval. It is often associated with formal or organized settings, like reservations in restaurants, public transportation, or events in Japan. This emoji serves as a visual symbol of exclusivity or a pre-arranged agreement.

The Japanese “reserved” button emoji was approved in Unicode 5.2 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026