This little red square packs big report-card energy. The white kanji 合格 (gōkaku) literally means “passing grade,” so it’s the digital equivalent of a big rubber stamp that says You did it. People drop it to celebrate acing exams, snagging certifications, clearing interviews, or simply passing the vibe check. Outside Japan, it doubles as a bold “approved/cleared” badge, often paired with ✅, 🎉, or 🥳 to make the win extra loud—and yes, it’s also used ironically for the “barely squeaked by with a 60%” moments.
On Apple/iOS, it’s a glossy red rounded-square button with crisp white 合格 centered, bold strokes, and a subtle top-left shine that screams official sticker energy. The head-on, flat icon look makes it legible even when tiny—instant recognition for anyone who’s doomscrolling at 2 a.m. Cultural bonus: it evokes Japan’s exam-season world of good-luck charms (合格祈願), temple ema plaques, and even the beloved KitKat pun “kitto katsu” (“you’ll surely win”). Use it to say “approved,” “you understood the assignment,” or “permission granted,” and watch your group chat turn into a mini graduation ceremony.
Definition
n ideogram (pictogram or ideograph) is a symbol or picture used to communicate a concept or idea.
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This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 5 update.
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"Short Code" Name
:u5408:
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Previous Names:
Squared CJK Unified Ideograph-5408 Japanese "Passing Grade" Button
Unicode Category Information
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Enclosed Ideographic Supplement
Unicode Range
1F200–1F2FF
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Names & Annotations
SQUARED CJK UNIFIED IDEOGRAPH-5408 = passed sign # <square> 5408 Temporary Notes: 合: IDEOGRAPH MATCH; approved, passed as in an examination
