🏫
school
Unicode: 1F3EB
Description
A dark red or brown school building with a pointed roof, often depicted with one or more windows and sometimes a bell.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents education, learning, childhood, and academic life. Can evoke feelings of nostalgia, knowledge, or the start/end of the school day.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its design is often reminiscent of traditional red-brick or wooden schoolhouses, especially in Western contexts.
Usage Examples
- Talking about school: 'Time to go to school 🏫'
- Discussing education: 'Education is key 🏫📚'
- Referring to academic life: 'Missing school days 🏫'
- Signifying a school event: 'School fair this Saturday! 🏫🎉'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with primary or secondary education, traditional schoolhouses, and the concept of 'going to school'.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations, often linked to the importance of education and academic rigor. Can also represent school clubs or after-school activities.