man running
Unicode: 1F3C3 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A male runner, depicted as a person sprinting in motion.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents athleticism, speed, and competition. Often used to convey the act of running, engagement in sports, or being in a hurry.
Backstory
The basic 'runner' emoji (1F3C3) was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). The male variation (1F3C3 200D 2642 FE0F) is a ZWJ sequence combining the runner with the male sign, providing a specific gender representation, which became more common with the expansion of gender-specific emojis.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a run: 'Just finished my morning run! 🏃♂️'
- Discussing a marathon: 'Training for the city marathon 🏃♂️'
- Expressing being busy: 'Gotta go, running late! 🏃♂️'
- Sporting events: 'Watching the Olympics track and field 🏃♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts related to fitness, marathons, sports events, or general physical activity.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in discussions about health, exercise, or even as a playful way to express 'on the go' or being busy.