tooth
Unicode: 1F9B7
Description
A close-up view of a human foot, showing toes, arch, and heel, typically depicted in a light skin tone. It can represent a foot in general or reference walking, standing, or related activities.
Group:
People & Body > body-parts
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often implies a sense of grounding, movement, or a physical body part. Can also be used in contexts related to health, podiatry, or physical exertion.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 (2018) as part of a larger effort to include more detailed body parts and accessibility-related emojis. It provides a more specific representation of a foot than more general body emojis.
Usage Examples
- Talking about walking: 'I walked 10 miles today! 🦶'
- Discussing health: 'My foot hurts after the hike. 🦶'
- Referring to footwear: 'These shoes are uncomfortable on my feet! 🦶'
- General body discussion: 'Stretch your feet after a long day. 🦶'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent physical activity, feet, or body parts. Less often associated with specific emotional states beyond physical sensations (e.g., foot pain, tired feet).
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, focusing on the physical aspect. May be used in contexts related to traditional foot care or reflexology.