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Unicode: 1F3ED
Description
A brown-colored, circular disc with a white, circular target in the center, and radiating lines that resemble spokes or a dartboard pattern. It typically represents a bullseye or a target for archery/darts.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or indicating precision, focus, or accuracy when used conceptually. It does not inherently convey strong emotions.
Backstory
The target emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its design is universally recognized as a symbol for a goal or objective.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a goal: 'Project deadline is next week, 🎯!'
- Referring to precision: 'That shot was right on target 🎯.'
- Setting an objective: 'Our team is aiming for 🎯 this quarter.'
- Representing a sport: 'Practicing my archery skills 🎯.'
- Figurative use for accuracy: 'You hit the nail on the head 🎯 with that comment.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a 'bullseye' or 'target,' often associated with sports like archery, darts, or shooting. Can also metaphorically mean achieving a goal or being on point.
East Asian culture:
Generally understood similarly as a target, potentially used in contexts of aiming for something, or precise action.