fish
Unicode: 1F41F
Description
A fish, typically depicted as a blue or turquoise cartoon-style fish facing left with a small fin on its back and a tail. It often has a rounded body and a simple eye.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-marine
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, represents the animal itself. Can be used to refer to real fish, fishing, seafood, or the astrological sign Pisces.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of a larger set of animal emojis. Its design is fairly consistent across platforms, emphasizing a generic, recognizable fish shape.
Usage Examples
- Talking about marine life: 'I saw so many colorful fish while snorkeling! 🐠'
- Referring to fishing: 'Going fishing this weekend! 🎣🐠'
- Discussing food: 'Craving some grilled fish for dinner. 🐠'
- Representing the Pisces zodiac sign: 'Happy birthday to all my Pisces friends! ♓🐠'
Cultural Differences
General:
Universally recognized as a fish. No significant cultural differences in its core meaning.
Specific uses:
Its interpretation might be influenced by local cuisine (e.g., prominent in sushi-consuming cultures) or popular activities (e.g., fishing communities).