frog
Unicode: 1F438
Description
It's a frog's face. It is commonly depicted as a light green frog with large eyes and a slight smile, or a flat unamused expression.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-amphibian
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent cuteness, silliness, nature, or sometimes a symbol of transformation or good luck in some cultures.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It's one of the earlier animal emojis, providing a direct representation of a frog. Its design varies across platforms, with some depicting a more realistic frog and others a more cartoonish or stylized rendition.
Usage Examples
- Expressing cuteness or fondness for animals: 'Look at this tiny frog! 🐸'
- Referring to nature or ponds: 'Going for a walk by the pond 🐸'
- Playfully referring to someone's appearance or transformation: 'He totally transformed, like a frog into a prince 🐸'
- Using it for its 'ribbit' sound: 'It's been raining all day, listen to the frogs! 🐸'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with amphibians, nature, 'Prince Charming' fairy tales, or sometimes used playfully for 'ribbit' sounds or jumping.
East Asian culture:
In some cultures, frogs can symbolize good fortune, fertility, or prosperity. Sometimes associated with specific characters or memes.