Japanese “service charge” button Emoji

In many Asian countries, the 🈂️ symbol is often displayed at restaurants and shops to indicate that a service charge will be added to the bill, serving as a warning to customers. Literally, 🈂️ is a Japanese kanji-like symbol that translates to "service charge" and is commonly used in Japan to signify that a fee will be included in the total cost. Figuratively, it can represent any additional fee or surcharge, and is sometimes used in a humorous or ironic way to complain about extra costs. In slang, 🈂️ may be used to jokingly suggest that someone is being charged for something they did not expect.

This symbol is frequently used in social media posts and text messages to discuss or complain about unexpected fees or charges, often with a tone of frustration or annoyance. On platforms like Twitter and TikTok, 🈂️ may be used in a more lighthearted or humorous way to poke fun at extra costs, while on older platforms like Facebook it may be used more literally to discuss actual service charges. The tone and usage of 🈂️ can vary depending on the context and the user's intentions, but it is generally used to convey a sense of surprise or dissatisfaction with additional fees. In Japan, 🈂️ is often used in a more formal or literal sense to indicate actual service charges.

To use the Japanese “service charge” button emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F202 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.