🚻 emoji 🚻
Find out what the 🚻 restroom emoji means, when to use it, and how it compares with the men’s, women’s and accessible restroom signs.
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What the 🚻 emoji means
The 🚻 emoji is the standard restroom symbol. It usually shows a white pictogram of a man and woman separated by a vertical line, set inside a blue square. The sign comes from public wayfinding, where it marks a combined or unisex toilet block.
On its own, 🚻 is about toilets in general. You will often see it when someone is talking about public facilities, giving directions, or saying they need to find a toilet.
Unlike the men’s room (🚹) and women’s room (🚺) symbols, the restroom emoji does not specify gender. It is the broadest way to say “toilet” without choosing a side.
How people use the restroom emoji
People send 🚻 when they are asking where the toilet is, planning a stop on a journey, or describing the facilities in a venue. It works as a practical symbol rather than an emotional one.
In reviews and event listings, 🚻 often replaces the word “restroom” to save space or add a visual cue. A message like “there are 🚻 on every level” is quick to read.
The emoji can also appear in guides about accessibility or travel, where it signals the presence of a public toilet on a map or in a description.
- Asking for directions in a station, airport or shopping centre
- Giving instructions in event programmes or floor plans
- Reviewing the facilities at a restaurant, hotel or venue
- Sharing a travel tip about where to find a toilet
Compare restroom with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| restroomU+1F6BB | Gender-neutral or combined restroom | |
| men’s roomU+1F6B9 | Men’s room only | |
| women’s roomU+1F6BA | Women’s room only | |
| water closetU+1F6BE | Another generic toilet sign | |
| wheelchair symbolU+267F | Accessible facilities |
Appearance across platforms
Although the symbol is the same everywhere, the colours and line weight can vary between devices. Most platforms use a white figure on a blue background, but the exact shade and styling can differ.
The variation is minor and the meaning never changes. You can always copy 🚻 from this page if you want a consistent look.
- The shape of the background can vary between platforms.
- The pictogram may be simplified: the woman might be shown with a skirt or just a different silhouette from the man.
- The blue shade can vary from bright royal blue to deeper navy.
Because 🚻 is a transport sign, it is designed to be recognised at a glance, so even with these small differences the message stays clear.
How to type and copy 🚻
- iPhone: Use the emoji keyboard, then search for “restroom” or browse the symbols category.
- Android: Open the emoji panel, then search for “restroom” or select the travel or symbols category.
- Mac: Press Control + Command + Space, then type “restroom”.
- Or copy 🚻 from this page and paste it anywhere.
There is no secret shortcut for 🚻 beyond using the emoji picker, but you can save time by adding it to your frequently used emoji list on most chat apps.
Questions people ask
What does 🚻 mean?
The 🚻 emoji is the restroom symbol, used to indicate a toilet or public restroom. It often signals a gender-neutral or combined facility.
Is 🚻 the same as 🚾?
Both refer to toilets, but 🚾 shows a “WC” sign while 🚻 shows the combined man and woman pictogram. They can be used in similar contexts.
When should I use 🚻 instead of 🚹 or 🚺?
Use 🚻 when you are talking about a restroom in general or a unisex toilet. Use 🚹 for a men’s room and 🚺 for a women’s room.
What is the Unicode for 🚻?
The restroom emoji has the code point U+1F6BB. It is part of the Unicode Standard, which gives the emoji a unique identifier across platforms.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
