Japanese “no vacancy” button
Japanese “no vacancy” button, 찰 만
This emoji displays the Chinese character '満 (man)' meaning "full" or "filled" inside a circle. It's used to indicate that a place or space is completely occupied or full.
It's frequently used to signify sold-out performances or events, or when a restaurant is fully booked. These days, it's also commonly seen in online reservation systems.
이 이모지는 '가득 참'을 의미하는 한자 '満(만)'을 원 안에 넣은 표시입니다. 자리나 공간이 다 찼다는 것을 알릴 때 사용해요.
인기 있는 공연이나 행사의 예매 완료, 레스토랑의 만석 상태를 알릴 때 자주 사용됩니다. 요즘은 온라인 예약 시스템에서도 많이 볼 수 있어요.
This symbol originated in Japan as a "no vacancy" sign for accommodations and parking lots, but it has now become a universal symbol for capacity limits or closures across various fields. It's particularly common in real-time reservation systems and ticketing services.
In modern social media, this emoji is also used as a positive business indicator, signifying a "great success" or "sold out" status. It's effectively used for out-of-stock notices in online shops or to indicate the crowdedness of popular pop-up stores.