blowfish
Unicode: 1F421
Description
A fish facing left, with a light blue body, white belly, and orange fins. It has prominent eyes and a slightly open mouth, as if swimming.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-marine
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often used in contexts related to marine life, fishing, or aquatic environments.
Backstory
The fish emoji was added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It is a general representation of a fish and is distinct from other aquatic emojis like 'tropical fish' or 'blowfish', offering a more generic option for various fish-related topics.
Usage Examples
- Talking about pets: 'My new goldfish is so cute! 🐠'
- Discussing food: 'Craving some grilled fish tonight. 🐠'
- Referring to fishing: 'Going fishing this weekend! Hope to catch a big one. 🐠'
- Describing marine life: 'Saw so many beautiful fish while snorkeling today. 🐠'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent fish as food, pets, or in contexts related to water activities like fishing and aquariums.
East Asian culture:
Fish (symbolizing abundance and good fortune) are significant in some cultures, particularly during Lunar New Year. Also frequently seen in contexts of traditional dishes.