yen banknote
Unicode: 1F4B4
Description
A Japanese Post Office character, often depicted as a red smiling face, sometimes with a postmark or postal hat. The design can vary slightly across platforms.
Group:
Objects > money
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents mail, postage, or the postal service. It doesn't primarily convey an emotion but rather a concept related to communication and delivery.
Backstory
This emoji is part of a set of Japanese pictograms, specifically from the 'Japanese Postal Mark' category. It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its origin reflects the early integration of specific cultural symbols into the emoji set.
Usage Examples
- Sending a letter: 'I need to mail this package 🏴'
- Referring to a post office: 'Where's the nearest 🏴?'
- Talking about mail services: 'The 🏴 is reliable.'
- Discussing Japanese postal matters: 'Exploring the 🏴 system in Japan.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
May be less commonly recognized than other emojis but generally understood in the context of mail or Japan-related topics.
East Asian culture:
More directly associated with the Japanese postal service and local messaging related to mail delivery or post offices.