roller skate
Unicode: 1F6FC
Description
A person on a kick scooter, depicting the act of riding this two-wheeled vehicle. The person is typically shown from the side in motion.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often conveying action, movement, or a mode of transport. Can sometimes imply leisure, urban living, or eco-friendly transportation.
Backstory
The kick scooter emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Its inclusion reflects the growing popularity of kick scooters as a form of personal transportation and recreation, especially in urban areas, following the rise of scooter-sharing services.
Usage Examples
- Commuting to work: 'Scooting to the office today! 🛴💨'
- Enjoying leisure time: 'Perfect day for a ride in the park! 🛴'
- Discussing urban mobility: 'Considering using a 🛴 for my daily errands.
- Referring to children's play: 'My kid just learned to ride their 🛴!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with personal urban mobility, micro-mobility solutions, leisure activity for children and adults, or commuting in a fun way.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with urban commuting, personal transport, and recreational activities. Can also be seen in the context of compact city living.