roasted sweet potato
Unicode: 1F360
Description
A dark green, elongated Japanese cucumber, often depicted with ridges or bumps along its skin.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-asian
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, but can evoke a sense of healthy eating, freshness, or a specific cultural context.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing the Japanese cucumber (kyuuri or kappa). It's significant in Japanese cuisine and popular in dishes like 'kappa maki' (cucumber sushi rolls). The emoji's inclusion reflects the growing representation of diverse foods from around the world.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a healthy meal: 'Time for a fresh salad with some crisp veggies 🥒'
- Referring to Japanese food: 'Craving some kappa maki 🥒🍣'
- Discussing gardening: 'My cucumber plants are doing so well this year! 🥒'
- Suggesting a refreshing snack: 'Perfect for a hot day! 🥒💧'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as a type of cucumber, often associated with healthy food or Asian cuisine.
East Asian culture:
Directly represents the 'kappa' or Japanese cucumber, commonly used in sushi (e.g., kappa maki) or traditional Japanese dishes. It can carry a subtle connotation of freshness or simplicity.