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Japanese castle
Unicode: 1F3EF
Description
A single, brown wooden baseball bat held horizontally, typically used in the sport of baseball.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or associated with sports, competition, and athleticism.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents the fundamental equipment used in baseball, a sport with a long history and global reach. Its design is straightforward, depicting a standard baseball bat.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a baseball game: 'Let's go watch the game tonight! ⚾️🎉'
- Discussing sports equipment: 'I need a new bat for the season. 🏏'
- Referring to hitting a ball: 'He hit a homerun with that swing! 💪'
- As a general sports icon: 'Time for some outdoor activities! 🏃♀️⚽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with baseball, a popular sport in North America and parts of Latin America. Can represent sport, fitness, or competition.
East Asian culture:
Also associated with baseball, which is very popular in countries like Japan and South Korea. Can evoke similar themes of sport and teamwork.