Symbols emojis with their meaning
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You'll find all current symbols emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!
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💌 Hearts, Shapes & Emotions
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love letter | The white envelope, sealed with a heart, contains a love letter. With a heartfelt message. Symbolizes love and romance. Expresses affection or invites to a date. | ||
| Heart with arrow | In love, romance, Cupid's arrow, Valentine's Day. | ||
| Heart with ribbon | I'm giving you my heart! Gift, love, Valentine's Day, birthday. | ||
| Sparkling heart | Butterflies in your stomach! Crush, excitement, admiration. | ||
| Growing heart | Growing love, stronger feelings, increased heartbeat. | ||
| Beating heart | Love, strong connection, life, baby. | ||
| Revolving hearts | My heart is dancing with joy! Love, affection, happiness, romance. | ||
| Two hearts | Newly in love! Romance, affection, friendship. | ||
| Heart decoration | Love, affection, attention, decoration. | ||
| Heart exclamation | That's amazing! Emphasizing affection or approval. | ||
| Broken heart | My heart is broken! Heartbreak, heartache, pain. | ||
| Heart on fire | I'm totally in love! Passionate love, burning with enthusiasm. | ||
| Mending heart | Recovery, coping with grief, loss, heartbreak. | ||
| Red heart | Love, affection, passion, gratitude, enthusiasm. | ||
| Pink heart | I love you! Affection, romance, friendship, beauty. | ||
| Orange heart | Friends for life! Affectionate love, close friendship, care. | ||
| Yellow heart | Thanks for your help! Friendship, happiness, loyalty, appreciation. | ||
| Green heart | I'm always here for you! Friendship, reconciliation, Ireland, NCT. | ||
| Blue heart | Full of confidence! Friendship, ocean, autism, positive vibes. | ||
| Light blue heart | Camaraderie, gratitude, optimism, peace, sky, sea. | ||
| Purple heart | Love and compassion, affection, glamour, wealth, military honor. | ||
| Brown heart | A connection to nature, chocolate, security, and coziness. | ||
| Black heart | I love dark humor! Dark soul, sadness, grief. | ||
| Grey heart | Maintain neutrality! Sobriety, respect, support. | ||
| White heart | Pure love, kindness, affection, compassion, innocence. | ||
| Kiss mark | A kiss as a thank you! Mark, kiss, affection, gratitude. | ||
| Hundred points | Perfect! Proud, full marks, 100% approval, top performance. | ||
| Anger symbol | That's enough! Anger, annoyance, stress, warning, caution, emotion. | ||
| Collision | Wow! Something is (positively or negatively) surprising, great or it just exploded. The concert was awesome, the new project hit the roof or you had a rear-end collision. | ||
| Sweat droplets | The drops represent splashing sweat. Somebody is making either a physical or a mental effort right now. In sexual contact for body fluids or excitement. | ||
| Dashing away | I'm already gone! Emoticon shows that someone has to hurry and move quickly. Person has already darted off. | ||
| Hole | Deep, black hole means: I am very embarrassed about something and feeling awkward. I just want to sink into a hole right now. | ||
| Speech balloon | We need to talk about it! Speech bubble smiley with three dots. Can also mean: Just a second, I'm in a conversation at the moment. | ||
| Eye in speech bubble | The eye in the speech bubble represents the anti-bullying campaign “I Am A Witness”, which agitates against online abuse. | ||
| Left speech bubble | Talk to me! Spoken words, comments, replies, and quotes. | ||
| Right anger bubble | Gosh darn it, where are you? In comics, the serrated edge of the speech bubble indicates loud, furious speech. Someone is screaming, upset or arguing. | ||
| Thought balloon | In comics, the thought bubble indicates that the character is thinking. Can point to an inner dialogue, a procedure must be considered or a decision yet to be made. Represents daydreaming ... | ||
| ZZZ | I'm wiped out! Used to indicate sleep, sleepiness, disinterest, boredom. | ||
New 2024 | Splatter | Freshness, moisture, emotions, water activities. | |
| Red circle | The red circle is usually applied to highlight a text message. Has no negative or positive connotation. Also used as a symbol for kickball (resembling baseball). | ||
| Orange circle | Positive energy! Warmth, creativity, zest for life, and activity. | ||
| Yellow circle | Sunny vibes! Represents happiness, light, hope, clarity, and good vibes. | ||
| Green circle | All clear! Stands for safety, approval, health, and permission. | ||
| Blue circle | The circle is a symbol of the perfect. We associate the color blue with the sky or the water. Blue is one of the favorite colors worldwide and is perceived as positive. | ||
| Purple circle | Mystical vibes! Spirituality, magic, intuition, depth, and something special. | ||
| Brown circle | Down-to-earth, stable, reliable, and in touch with nature. | ||
| Black circle | Picture of a perfect black circle. The geometric shape can stand for a blackout or a total eclipse. The color black usually expresses negative feelings or aversions. | ||
| White circle | Can stand for an engagement, because the white circle's round shape resembles a ring. Symbol for asexual or genderless (gender). | ||
| Red square | A clear warning! Stop, limit, prohibition, and strong emotions. | ||
| Orange square | Energy building! Motivation, movement, fresh starts, and creativity. | ||
| Yellow square | Bright attention, sharp focus, a clear sign or signal, and a sense of clarity. | ||
| Green square | Represents stability, safety, approval, health, and balance. | ||
| Blue square | Objectivity, calm, trust, logic, clarity, and order. | ||
| Purple square | Especially creative, imaginative, spiritual, individual, and deep-thinking. | ||
| Brown square | Down-to-earth vibes, nature, stability, and authenticity. | ||
| Black large square | A strong, focused presence that conveys seriousness, power, depth, and authority. | ||
| White large square | Openness, neutrality, new beginnings, possibilities, purity, and clarity. | ||
| Black medium square | I do not feel well today! The meaning of this square depends on the context. For example, is also used in connection with black outfits. | ||
| White medium square | The square stands for symmetry and order. The color white stands for purity, cleanliness and perfection. While in western cultures brides are dressed in white, the color stands for mourning and death in eastern cultures. | ||
| Black medium-small square | A tiny detail! Point, precision, structure, emphasis, and finesse. | ||
| White medium-small square | A subtle hint, a little mark, a touch of lightness and restraint. | ||
| Black small square | A small, minimal accent used for emphasis, marking, or as a focal point. | ||
| White small square | Light marker, subtle separation, placeholder, or small note. | ||
| Large orange diamond | Conspicuous indication, marking, signal, or focal point. | ||
| Large blue diamond | Calm focus, a sense of order, concentration, and an objective attitude. | ||
| Small orange diamond | The world's largest orange diamond has 14.82 carats and was auctioned off in 2013 for a record EUR 30 million. Are known for their brilliancy and their brightness. Nitrogen is responsible for the orange coloration. | ||
| Small blue diamond | The diamond stands for invincibility and purity. Blue diamonds are very rare and the best known is the Hope Diamond. It is allegedly cursed and brings misfortune to its owner. | ||
| Red triangle pointed up | The A-shape of the triangle is seen as positive and stands for growth and success. The color red is associated with temperament, warmth and vitality. Directs your view or indicates something: Take a close look at my previous message! | ||
| Red triangle pointed down | I'm coming down with the elevator! We associate the color red with passion but also with aggression. In China, red is the color of luck and fortune. The V-shape of the triangle with the tip pointing downwards symbolizes descent or danger. | ||
| Diamond with a dot | Kawaii, cute, childlike, sweet, lovable, flower-like. | ||
| Radio button | Hey, listen to the new hit! The radio button is usually applied when talking about music. Is one of the least used symbols. | ||
| White square button | The black square with the white border represents a push-button. Can also be used as a geometric shape or as a decoration. | ||
| Black square button | A square with straight edges and right angles expresses balance and stability. Black is the color of darkness and can be threatening as well as fascinating. The opposite of black is white, the color of brightness. | ||
New 2025 | Fight cloud | Things are about to blow up! Conflict, fighting, a chaotic, explosive situation. | |
| Dizzy | My head is spinning! Swinging star. Means, I'm totally dazed (drunken) and only see stars. |
🛗 Location & Warning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator | I'm taking the elevator! Changing floors, accessibility, a feeling of fear. | ||
| ATM sign | Gotta hit the ATM, need cash fast! Cash, bank, travel, finances. | ||
| Litter in bin sign | Tidy up now! The symbol shows a person throwing their rubbish into a trash can. The sign can be seen in parks or on hiking trails. Informs people not to simply throw away litter, but to dispose of it correctly. | ||
| Potable water | The faucet in the bathroom is dripping, you drink a glass of water to quench your thirst or the plants have to be watered. The tap, often with a full glass, is the symbol for drinking water. From a psychological point of view, the everyday object stands for the control and regulation of emotions. | ||
| Wheelchair symbol | Is there barrier-free access? Accessibility symbol. The wheelchair is a means of transport for people with disabilities. Information sign in restaurants or to mark parking spaces. | ||
| Men’s room | “I have to see a man about a dog” or “I am in the john”. The symbol explains to gentlemen which toilet door is the right one. Men spend more time in the bathroom than women, but they do not go there as often. | ||
| Women’s room | The female stick figure often points to the ladies' room. It is still a popular mystery why women go to the bathroom together. Can generally be used as a symbol for the female gender. | ||
| Restroom | Is there a restroom nearby? Public toilet symbol. Mostly a unisex toilet: can be used by everyone regardless of sexual identity. | ||
| Baby symbol | The symbol indicates a suitable room with baby changing table to change the baby's diapers. Refers to newborns or as an indication of pregnancy. | ||
| Water closet | I'm going to the toilet! The abbreviation comes from the English water closet. In German, you say loo or “quiet place”. In some countries, this symbol points to the toilet in public buildings. | ||
| Passport control | Remember your passport! Passport control icon. The information sign can be found at airports or border crossings. Depending on the country, a specific identification document is required for entry, such as an identity card or passport. Usually refers to a trip or a stay abroad. | ||
| Customs | The package is stuck in customs or the suitcase is lost! Customs control icon. Information sign at airports or border crossings. A customs officer inspects the baggage, checks whether, for example, goods are being imported illegally. | ||
| Baggage claim | We have landed and are waiting for the suitcases! A suitcase lying on a baggage conveyor belt. Icon for baggage claim at airports, train stations or bus terminals. Can represent a lost suitcase or travel in general. | ||
| Left luggage | Sign pointing to luggage lockers where luggage can be safely stored for a fee. Can be found, for example, at airports or at bus stations in Japan. | ||
| Warning | Watch out, imminent danger! Warning, risk, caution. | ||
| Children crossing | Watch for children! Warning sign, school zone ahead, slow down. | ||
| No entry | No entry! Access restricted, rule, warning, prohibited. | ||
| Prohibited | Stop! No entry, restricted area, warning, denial. | ||
| No bicycles | No bikes allowed here! Bans, restrictions, closures. | ||
| No smoking | No smoking, non-smokers, health protection, and consideration. | ||
| No littering | No littering! Disposal obligation, environment, waste, order, notice. | ||
| Non-potable water | Warning, health hazard, prohibition sign, fountain, campsite. | ||
| No pedestrians | No pedestrians allowed, sign, restriction, control, protection. | ||
| No mobile phones | Radio silence! No phones, time for peace, quiet, and full concentration. | ||
| No one under eighteen | For adults only! Warning, age restriction, protection, regulation. | ||
| Radioactive | Radioactivity, radiation hazard, atomic warning, science. | ||
| Biohazard | Warning, risk of infection! Virus, infection, illness, environmental hazard. |
⬆️ Arrows & AV
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up arrow | The arrow indicates the direction: symbolically or literally. “Things are looking up again!“ Or “I already told you in my previous message.“ | ||
| Up-right arrow | I’m hyped up! The arrow points upwards to the right or in a northeasterly direction. Refers to directions or for driving routes. Can indicate something. | ||
| Right arrow | Next please! An arrow pointing to the right may refer to the next person in a group or an object. Can also indicate the direction to the chat partner. | ||
| Down-right arrow | It goes downhill: with our mood or our finances. The arrow points down to the right or to the southeast. Can refer to driving routes or directions, e.g. we are going to Southeast Asia by plane. | ||
| Down arrow | The day was really bad or everything is down the drain! The arrow points down or south. Can stand for disapproval or for directions. Come downstairs right now! | ||
| Down-left arrow | Stands for the cardinal point or the direction to southwest. May refer to a city or country in a south-westerly direction. Draws attention to something in that direction. The shirt is in the closet at the bottom left! | ||
| Left arrow | To the west. This arrow is used to indicate a direction. Someone is asked to look left. Often this also refers to a previously made statement. | ||
| Up-left arrow | It’s in the closet at the top left! The arrow points up to the left or to the northwest. Can refer to the cardinal point or serve as a route description. It’s the house on the left! | ||
| Up-down arrow | The arrow points in two opposite directions, up and down. As a symbol, indicates the height. Movement upwards stands for growth and life, movement downwards for descent and change. | ||
| Left-right arrow | I don't know where to go! The arrowheads point in opposite directions. Can stand for a length specification or for interchangeability. An arrow to the left means the past, to the right means the future. | ||
| Right arrow curving left | Please answer my message! The arrow turns to the left. Reply icon in emails. Something is to be undone or taken back. Can refer to a direction specification. | ||
| Left arrow curving right | We’re turning around! The left arrow turns in the other direction. Similar to the symbol for reversing. Something or someone comes back to you. | ||
| Right arrow curving up | Things are looking up! The arrow turns and points upwards. Can be used for directions: Follow the road. Shows an upward trend. The day is going well or to show that it can only get better. | ||
| Right arrow curving down | Things are not going so well! In a bad mood, the day did not go so well. The arrow turns and points down. For directions or to indicate a downward trend. | ||
| Clockwise vertical arrows | Vertical clockwise arrows can represent recycling or reuse, environmental issues, repetition or regeneration, and cycles. The day was terrific, we must do that again! | ||
| Counterclockwise arrows button | Counterclockwise rotating arrows. Can be found on the Internet to refresh the page. Can be used as a symbol for a restart or new start. Or to express that something is recurring. | ||
| BACK arrow | A left-pointing arrow with the word “BACK“ underneath. Can be used literally or metaphorically. “Turn around and take the other way“. Start over or return to something. | ||
| END arrow | The relationship is over or “The offer ends soon!“ The left-pointing arrow with the word “END“ may also ask you to go to the end of a song, a movie, etc. It can also express an emotional state, such as “I'm at the end of my tether!“ | ||
| ON! arrow | An arrow pointing to the left and to the right with the word “On“ underneath. It's business as usual or it's time to move on. The main thing is to get started, no matter which direction, because both ways bring you closer to the goal. | ||
| SOON arrow | I'll be right there! A sign with the word “soon” and an arrow. Something will be accomplished soon, or as soon as possible. | ||
| TOP arrow | That's TOP! Emoji literally and symbolically points upwards. Often thought of as an invitation to deal with the above again. | ||
| Shuffle tracks button | Let's try something else! Two right arrows that cross each other. Random play symbol: The music tracks are played in a random order. Can also mean changing places with someone or swapping something. | ||
| Repeat button | “I watched the replay” or “I listen to the new album on an infinite loop”! Clockwise circular arrows symbolize repetition. Metaphorical for the recurring cycles of life. | ||
| Repeat single button | Just once more! Two arrows rotate clockwise with the number 1. A music track or album is only repeated once instead of in an infinite loop. | ||
| Play button | Here we go! Play symbol: The button starts a song or video. Someone is watching a movie and doesn't want to be disturbed. | ||
| Fast-forward button | Can we get to the basics? Two triangles pointing to the right. Fast forward within the song or video. You want to fast forward or even skip or speed up something because of boredom, lack of interest or time pressure. | ||
| Next track button | Can we move on to the next topic? Two triangles to the right with bars. Button to go to the next video or music track. I would like to skip this day entirely! | ||
| Play or pause button | Shall we take a short break or will we continue straight away? Pressing this button pauses or plays the current song or video. Can you pause the film so we can talk on the phone? Can stand for a short break. | ||
| Reverse button | Can you say that again? Or “I would like to go back there”! The button with the triangle to the left takes you back to the previous video, song or channel. You want to go back, relive the day or an event. | ||
| Fast reverse button | The button can be used to rewind current music tracks or videos to a specific point. Something happened too quickly or was not captured properly. Can we come back to that for a moment? | ||
| Last track button | The button with the two triangles to the left gets you to the previous video or music track. An event, a vacation or a situation was so great that you’d love to go back and experience it one more time. | ||
| Upwards button | By pressing the button on the remote control you can change the channel or increase the volume. Can also draw attention to something: Look up, the starry sky! The triangle stands for an entity and for the elements of air and fire. | ||
| Fast up button | Step it up a notch! Similar to the fast forward or rewind button, but rotated 90° upwards. The other person speaks too slowly. Reference to the high pitch of a woman's voice. If a video or music track is accelerated, the voices sound like cartoon characters. | ||
| Downwards button | Geometric sign with a downward pointing triangle. Can be used for navigation (down) or give more emphasis to a communication. | ||
| Fast down button | I would like to see that in slow motion! The button with the two triangles pointing down slows down a video or song. The distorted sound makes the voice pitch sound lower and music can sound scary. | ||
| Pause button | I need a break! From everyday life, a stressful person, a conversation, during the workday or from a relationship. The pause button temporarily pauses a song or video. A request to briefly interrupt the current activity and listen. | ||
| Stop button | “We're stopping now” or “Can we stop here”? Pressing the button pauses or interrupts something, e.g. a ride, a video or a song. Can mean that someone is bored or annoyed or wants to be left alone. Get away with you! | ||
| Record button | The record button flashes, the camera is on. Now it's time to watch out what you say or do! Everything is recorded. Pressing the button starts recording of sound and (moving) images. You would like to capture a special scene or situation. | ||
| Eject button | I'm out before I get in trouble! The button interrupts the connection to the computer or a media player and ejects the CD, DVD or USB stick. | ||
| Cinema | Want to watch a movie? Film projector or cinema screen with curtains. Emoji represents the cinema. | ||
| Dim button | Dimming brightness, darkness, calm, energy saving, night. | ||
| Bright button | Brightness, daylight, light, positive energy, a radiant smile. | ||
| Antenna bars | My reception is bad, I'll get back to you later! Bar-shaped signal strength display. The more bars, the better the connection. As an explanation of why you did not answer or the telephone connection was suddenly interrupted. | ||
| Wireless | Wireless, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, connecting devices and people. | ||
| Vibration mode | Please do not disturb! Silent, vibrate, considerate, and quiet. | ||
| Mobile phone off | Quiet please! Break, focus, airplane mode, offline, unavailable. |
🛐 Identity & Beliefs
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of worship | I'm sorry! Kneeling, apologizing, praying, church, mosque. | ||
| Om | Ommm... Mantra, origin, spiritual growth, meditation, yoga. | ||
| Star of David | Bar Mitzvah is coming soon! Judaism, Israel, Hanukkah, celebrations. | ||
| Wheel of dharma | The path to enlightenment! Buddhism, Eightfold Path, eternal spirit. | ||
| Yin yang | Everything in balance! Opposites, balance, unity, harmony. | ||
| Latin cross | Christian symbol, connection between earth and heaven, religion. | ||
| Orthodox cross | Symbol of faith in Orthodox Christianity, crucifixion. | ||
| Star and crescent | We're flying to Turkey! An Islamic symbol often seen on flags. | ||
| Peace symbol | Make peace! Love, harmony, balance, conflict resolution. | ||
| Menorah | Hanukkah, Jewish festival, nine-branched menorah. | ||
| Dotted six-pointed star | Magical moments, opposites, hexagrams, banishing spirits. | ||
| Atom symbol | Small but mighty! Science, the union of energy and matter. | ||
| Khanda | Khanda symbol, Sikhism, community, spiritual values, tolerance. | ||
| Aries | Energetic, competitive, dynamic, spontaneous, takes charge in love. | ||
| Taurus | I enjoy life! Indulgence, endurance, my own rhythm. | ||
| Gemini | Curious, diverse, versatile, May 21 - June 21. | ||
| Cancer | I'm in my element! Gentle, helpful, humble. | ||
| Leo | Brave, confident, warm-hearted, generous. | ||
| Virgo | Order is a must! Pragmatic, goal-driven, analytical, organized. | ||
| Libra | Balancing act in life! Harmony, balance, diplomacy. | ||
| Scorpio | Mysterious, selective, curious, honest. | ||
| Sagittarius | Aim high! Independence, generosity, and optimism. | ||
| Capricorn | Ambition, discipline, determination, realism. | ||
| Aquarius | I'm a free spirit! Individuality, openness, diversity. | ||
| Pisces | Empathetic, loyal, sensitive, great listener. | ||
| Ophiuchus | Enthusiast, constellation, Greek mythology, 13th zodiac sign. | ||
| Female sign | A symbol for women, femininity, gender identity, and women’s rights. | ||
| Male sign | A symbol for the male gender, men, masculinity, strength, and action. | ||
| Transgender symbol | Trans and nonbinary identities, diversity, and solidarity. |
✖️ Alphanumeric
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiply | I cannot agree with that! Emoji can be used to characterize a false statement. Is often used as a symbol for the word “against” in sport. | ||
| Plus | One more on top! Use it to add something, show you agree, or say something positive. | ||
| Minus | Cross it off the list! Used for reduction, rejection, or separation. | ||
| Divide | Let’s split everything up fairly! Division, splitting things up, or distribution. | ||
| Heavy equals sign | “We are the same and complement each other“ or “Math is my favorite subject“! Mathematical sign to indicate agreement. Figuratively stands for equality. Symbol of the Human Rights Campaign. | ||
| Infinity | My love for you is eternal! The lying eight is a mathematical sign for an infinite number. Can have different meanings. Symbol for vicious circle, e.g. a snake is biting its own tail. Stands for entirety in tarot cards. Means eternal bond in friendship and love. | ||
| Double exclamation mark | Important! Urgency, emphasis, shock, intensity, emotion. | ||
| Exclamation question mark | Excuse me?! Express disbelief, confusion, or a rhetorical question. | ||
| Red question mark | What does this mean? Urgent question, doubt, uncertainty, curiosity. | ||
| White question mark | Inquiry, information, need for clarification, gentleness, openness. | ||
| White exclamation mark | Note, information, emphasis, reminder, neutral, discreet. | ||
| Red exclamation mark | Attention! Important, alert, urgency, emphasis, pay attention. | ||
| Wavy dash | In Asian character sets, the wavy line has the same meaning as a hyphen in Latin-based standard languages. | ||
| Currency exchange | Emoticon with dollar and yen currency symbols with arrows. Sometimes with euro and British pound. Stands for money exchange between two currencies. | ||
| Heavy dollar sign | You’ve already got dollar signs in your eyes! Symbol of wealth and valuable things. May also refer to non (or not sufficiently) existing or lent money. Much was spent when shopping or something is quite expensive. | ||
| Keycap: # | Can I mark you? Emoji represents the hash key on a keyboard. Known as the hashtag, it is used to communicate within social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. Is also used e.g. for credit checks with the mobile phone. | ||
| Keycap: * | I want to note something! The asterisk indicates additional information or comments in a text. Serves as part of the USSD code for switching on a function, e.g. the activation of the mailbox. | ||
| Keycap: 0 | Keyboard key with rounded corners and the number 0 in the middle. The freezing point of water. Someone gets from naught to sixty! | ||
| Keycap: 1 | Square with rounded corners and the number 1 in the middle. Looks like a keyboard key. Can be used to emphasize numerical data, e.g. year dates. | ||
| Keycap: 2 | Square with rounded corners and the number 2 in the middle. Similar to a keyboard key. Symbol of opposites, e.g. man and woman or yin and yang. | ||
| Keycap: 3 | The number three is used in education (“I'm counting to three!”) or is a stimulus for another attempt (“All good things come in threes”). We often count down from three to ring in a start. | ||
| Keycap: 4 | Keyboard key with rounded corners and the number 4 in the middle. Four cardinal directions, four seasons. Stands for luck in the western world (shamrock) and is an unlucky number in Asia. | ||
| Keycap: 5 | You give someone a high five, or you bought something in a five-and-dime. The restaurant gets a five star rating. There’s a five o’clock shadow in your face. The number can be highlighted with the emoji. | ||
| Keycap: 6 | The sixth sense, an unconscious perception, has helped in an ambiguous situation. The new neighbor shows his six-pack. He’s six feet under. In tarot, the number six stands for love. | ||
| Keycap: 7 | Keyboard key with the number 7 in the middle. Number of days of a week. Often occurs in fairy tales, e.g. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Valiant Little Tailor slays seven (flies) in one go. | ||
| Keycap: 8 | Meeting at eight! Highlights a number or a countdown: my vacation starts in eight weeks! A lucky number in Chinese. He has one over the eight or he’s behind the eight ball. | ||
| Keycap: 9 | Let’s play nine men’s morris! She’s a nine day wonder or I’m on cloud nine. The emoji puts a countdown or number in the foreground. “My child is already 9 years old” or “Our cat has nine lives”! | ||
| Keycap: 10 | 10... 9... 8... Usually the countdown starts from 10 and counts backwards. Brings the number to the fore: It's our 10th anniversary! For scales, 10 is often the highest threshold. Full score achieved! | ||
| Input latin uppercase | The key can be used to switch to capitalization. The emoji shows the first four letters of the Latin alphabet in capital letters. The child is learning to write or to express: It is extremely easy! | ||
| Input latin lowercase | It is really that simple! Pressing the key changes the keyboard to lower case. Can relate to school, the children are rehearsing the ABC. | ||
| Input numbers | Can you please write down the number for me! This key changes the keyboard from letters to numbers. Math is your favorite subject or tutoring would be necessary. | ||
| Input symbols | Emoji shows a Japanese post office, a music note, the ampersand, and a percent sign. Icon for switching from the alphabetic to the numeric keyboard or to the keyboard with symbols or special characters. | ||
| Input latin letters | We are learning Latin! As a key, it switches the keyboard to letters. Abc is an identifier for the alphabet. The old Latin alphabet, in existence since 700 BC, comprised 23 instead of the current 26 letters. | ||
| A button (blood type) | Blood type, rating, grade, start, priority, alphabet. | ||
| AB button (blood type) | Universal receiver, rarity, uniqueness, diversity. | ||
| B button (blood type) | Blood donation, leadership position, alternative, second choice. | ||
| CL button | Back to square one! Delete, reset, command, clear button, outdated. | ||
| COOL button | “I consent to this” or “I like that”! Expresses admiration or appreciation. Keeping calm. Once a buzzword in the language of young people, today an arbitrary word for anything that pleases. | ||
| FREE button | Free and unbound. Can also mean for nothing or at no charge. The books are for free or you can have your second coffee at no charge in your favorite cafe. | ||
| Information | Can you provide any information about this? The small “i” stands for information. The sign points to a tourist information office. Is used for orientation in parks or zoos and provides information about the region when on vacation. | ||
| P button | Where shall we park the car? or “I'm looking for a parking space”! The white P on a blue background is a parking space sign and indicates places where the car can be parked. Parking lot symbol. | ||
| ID button | Who are you? ID, assignment, object, person. | ||
| Circled M | Let's meet at the subway station! Entrance, directions, public transit. | ||
| NEW button | We're going to New York! New apartment, new hairstyle, new job or new partner. Also in the sense of novel, unused or freshly baked. | ||
| NG button | This is not OK! NG stands for “No Good” and is used as the colloquial antonym of “OK” in Japan. Chat partner wants to save you from a mistake or warn you about something. | ||
| O button (blood type) | Universal donor, compatible, option, zero, minimalism. | ||
| OK button | I agree! As a question, consent or confirmation. Short for “okay”. So everything is correct! | ||
| SOS button | Help, we're in trouble! SOS, signal, help, danger, emergency, rescue. | ||
| UP! button | Things are looking up! Originally intended to illustrate moving up to the next level of a game. There is also an upward trend in life: a promotion is pending at work or the next class has been reached. | ||
| VS button | The battle begins! Competition, excitement, comparison, contrast. | ||
| Japanese “here” button | What is this place called? Japanese written language for emphasis and as an eye-catcher, e.g. on signs. The sign means “here” (koko) and refers to location information. | ||
| Japanese “service charge” button | Emoji indicates a free offer, mostly in connection with a service. In Japan, it calls attention to e.g. a free meal or drink. | ||
| Japanese “monthly amount” button | Time to settle up! Monthly, rhythm, invoice, moon. | ||
| Japanese “not free of charge” button | Not a bargain! Toll, fee, possession, access, offer. | ||
| Japanese “reserved” button | This way! Path, direction, destination, finger, toe. | ||
| Japanese “bargain” button | Special offers, discounts, shopping, recommendations, perks. | ||
| Japanese “discount” button | Bargain hunting! Discount, deal, sale, promo, perk. | ||
| Japanese “free of charge” button | No fees! Free of charge, own nothing, or unavailable. | ||
| Japanese “prohibited” button | Hands off! No entry, restriction, taboo, limit, undesirable. | ||
| Japanese “acceptable” button | That works! Accepted, approval, confirmation, allowed. | ||
| Japanese “application” button | It's official now! Application, form, administration, monkey, zodiac. | ||
| Japanese “passing grade” button | Passed! Qualified, progress, agreement, partnership. | ||
| Japanese “vacancy” button | There is something still available here. Japanese emoji for vacancy or availability. Among other things, it is used to indicate free parking spaces and hotel rooms. | ||
| Japanese “congratulations” button | Best wishes, blessings, success, honor, respect, holidays. | ||
| Japanese “secret” button | Shh, don't tell! Secrecy, confidential, sensitive, and private. | ||
| Japanese “open for business” button | Open for business, ready to serve, available, welcome. | ||
| Japanese “no vacancy” button | No more space! Fully booked, capacity reached, limited, full. |
⚕️ Other Symbols
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical symbol | The staff of Asclepius or snake is a symbol of medicine and healing. It alerts you to health matters. A visit to the hospital is pending, someone is recovering or working in the medical field. | ||
| Recycling symbol | Recycling, reduce, reuse, going green, sustainability, eco-friendly. | ||
| Fleur-de-lis | Nobility obliges! French heraldry, royalty, and the Scouts' emblem. | ||
| Trident emblem | Attack, defense, hunting, symbol of the gods, also a warning sign. | ||
| Name badge | Who am I? Identity, belonging, Japanese kindergartens. | ||
| Japanese symbol for beginner | Fresh behind the wheel! New driver, Shoshinsha mark, required. | ||
| Hollow red circle | Correct, agreement, accepted, marked, Japan. | ||
| Check mark button | Checked off! Confirmed, approved, OK, successfully completed. | ||
| Check box with check | The checkbox is marked with a tick if it applies or one agrees. I agree with the terms and conditions on the Internet or the plans for the evening. To select different options or to confirm that missing groceries have been purchased. | ||
| Check mark | Consider this matter ticked off! A task has been successfully completed or all preparations have been made. Everything is fine and working perfectly. | ||
| Cross mark | Prohibition, error, rejection, stop, multiplication, kiss. | ||
| Cross mark button | No way! Rejection, wrong, nope, checkbox, survey. | ||
| Curly loop | The “curly loop“ originates from Japan. Looks like an astrological symbol and is also used as a secret code. Shhh, do not tell anyone! | ||
| Double curly loop | The double “curly loop“ is known as a symbol for a toll-free number in Japan. Looks like the symbol of a cassette recorder or answering machine. | ||
| Part alternation mark | On stage! Punctuation, singing, music, McDonald's. | ||
| Eight-spoked asterisk | Used for footnotes, notes, placeholders, censorship/bleeping. | ||
| Eight-pointed star | Joy, liveliness, exuberance, attention, or a hint. | ||
| Sparkle | Sparkling like new! Radiance, shine, cleanliness, glam, and decor. | ||
| Copyright | Circle with a C in the middle. The C stands for copyright. The creator's rights of a work are protected by law. Only he or she can decide on publication, distribution or duplication. | ||
| Registered | Circle with an R in the middle. The R stands for registered. The labeling may only be used for registered trademarks. Trademark law thus protects goods or services from imitators. | ||
| Trade mark | Circle with a T and M in the middle. Writing “trademark” after a brand name comes from the US. Use cannot be made without explicit permission. Is often jokingly used in a chat with a fictitious name, e.g. tomatosauceleavesbeautifulspots'shirt™. |
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