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memo

Unicode: 1F4DD

Description

A brown notebook, typically depicting a spiral-bound or bound notepad with blank pages.

Group:

Objects > writing

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Neutral, functional, or related to planning, writing, study, and organization.

Backstory

The notebook emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a universal item used for recording thoughts, ideas, plans, and information, reflecting its widespread use in education, work, and personal life.

Usage Examples

  • Planning tasks: 'Time to organize my to-do list for the week 📝'
  • Taking notes: 'Don't forget to write down the key points from the meeting 📝'
  • Journaling: 'What are your thoughts for today? 📝'
  • Studying: 'Getting ready for my exams 📝'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Often associated with school, work, note-taking, journaling, or creative writing.

East Asian culture:

Similar associations with study, planning, or recording information. Might also be used in contexts of 'keeping secrets' or 'diary entries.'