cherry blossom
Unicode: 1F338
Description
A pink cherry blossom with five petals and a small yellow-orange center, typical of the cherry blossom (sakura) tree.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-flower
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents beauty, springtime, renewal, delicate fleetingness, or appreciation for nature. In Japan, it carries strong cultural significance.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Cherry blossoms are iconic in Japan, celebrated through 'hanami' (flower viewing) festivals. The emoji captures the essence of this beloved cultural and natural phenomenon, making it a universal symbol for spring and beauty.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating spring: 'Finally, spring is here! 🌸'
- Expressing beauty: 'What a beautiful dress! 🌸'
- Referring to Japan: 'Dreaming of visiting Japan during cherry blossom season 🌸'
- Indicating gentleness: 'A soft, delicate touch 🌸'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to signify spring, beauty, Japan, or gentle pleasantness.
East Asian culture:
Especially in Japan, it symbolizes the transience of life, new beginnings (as it blooms at the start of the fiscal and school year), beauty, and fragility. It's deeply interwoven with Japanese aesthetics and philosophy (mono no aware).