sparkle
A sparkling white cross or asterisk, often used to indicate something new, special, or emphasized, particularly in East Asian contexts.
There are different emoji meanings for sparkle in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Less frequently used independently. May be seen as a decorative element or a generic 'star' or 'sparkle'. Sometimes used to signify 'new' in product listings.
- East Asian culture
- Widely used to denote 'new' (新), 'featured', 'hot', or to add a decorative sparkle to text, especially in Japanese digital communication where it's part of the 'Kirakira' (sparkle) aesthetic.
- Manga/Anime
- Often appears next to something fashionable, cute, or impactful to add visual flair, similar to sound effects for 'sparkle' or 'shine'.
