poultry leg
Unicode: 1F357
Description
An emoji displaying a steamed rice ball, typically triangular or round, wrapped in a sheet of nori (seaweed). Often depicted with a visible filling or just the rice.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents hunger, a desire for Japanese food, comfort food, or a quick, convenient meal. Can also evoke feelings of simple pleasure or tradition.
Backstory
Onigiri (rice balls) have been a part of Japanese cuisine for centuries, originally as a way to carry rice for travel. The emoji was added to Unicode in 2010 (Unicode 6.0) and is a popular representation of Japanese culture and food.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger for Japanese food: 'Craving some onigiri! 🍙'
- Sharing a meal: 'My lunch today 🍙'
- Talking about Japanese culture: 'Learning how to make onigiri! 🍙'
- Symbolizing simplicity: 'Keeping it simple today 🍙'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with Japanese cuisine, healthy eating, or 'cute' food items.
East Asian culture:
A staple food item, representing home-cooked meals, convenience store snacks, or picnic food. Very common and integrated into daily life.