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㊙️ Circled Ideograph Secret Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Japanese 'secret' button (秘) meaning confidential or classified information. In Japanese media, it appears on sealed documents, mystery reveals, and anything hush-hush. People use it for teasing announcements, secret projects, and that "I know something you don't" energy.
When to Use
Use for secrets, confidential information, or Japanese private contexts.
Example Usage
- “Secret ㊙️”
- “Confidential ㊙️”
- “Private ㊙️”
Popular Combinations
㊙️🤫
Keep it secret
㊙️🔒
Locked secret
㊙️🇯🇵
Japanese secret
How Circled Ideograph Secret looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ㊙️ mean in a text message?▼
Japanese 'secret' button (秘) meaning confidential or classified information. In Japanese media, it appears on sealed documents, mystery reveals, and anything hush-hush. People use it for teasing announcements, secret projects, and that "I know something you don't" energy. Use for secrets, confidential information, or Japanese private contexts. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ㊙️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Circled Ideograph Secret emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ㊙️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ㊙️ would be read aloud as "Circled Ideograph Secret." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ㊙️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:secret:` to insert the Circled Ideograph Secret emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+3299-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:secret:Keywords
japanesebuttonprivacychinesesshhkanjiredcircle
When to Use ㊙️ Circled Ideograph Secret
Use for secrets, confidential information, or Japanese private contexts.
- •Send ㊙️ when you want to express or reference "circled ideograph secret" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ㊙️ in conversations about japanese or button to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ㊙️ Circled Ideograph Secret on social media posts, stories, or comments related to circled ideograph secret
- •Combine ㊙️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about japanese, button, privacy
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
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