rosette
Unicode: 1F3F5
Description
A Japanese carp streamer, or Koinobori, typically flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi). It's a colorful, windsock-like flag shaped like a carp.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-flower
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Celebration, tradition, festivity, childhood, aspirations (carps are symbols of strength and perseverance).
Backstory
The Koinobori emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents a traditional Japanese custom where families fly carp streamers from their homes to honor their children, especially boys, and wish them health and success. The carp is a symbol of strength and perseverance in Japanese folklore because of its ability to swim upstream against strong currents.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi): 'Happy Children's Day! Wishing all kids happiness and health! 🎏'
- Referring to Japanese culture or traditions: 'Learning about Japanese traditions and history. So fascinating! 🎏'
- Expressing good luck or perseverance: 'Like a carp swimming upstream, never give up! 🎏'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
May be recognized as a Japanese cultural symbol, but its specific meaning (Children's Day, strength) might not be widely known outside of those familiar with Japanese culture.
East Asian culture:
Strongly associated with Children's Day in Japan and Japanese culture in general. Other East Asian cultures might recognize it as a Japanese symbol.