5️⃣

Meaning

The 5️⃣ emoji shows the digit five enclosed in a keycap-style square. It is used to indicate the number five clearly and visually in text, messages, and user interfaces.

Common Uses

• Counting or indicating the number five in lists or rankings.
• Representing numeric choices in polls or quizzes.
• Displaying scores, levels, or quantities associated with five.
• Emphasizing a fifth item or step in instructions.
• Used in phone or calculator interfaces as a digit key.

Examples

5️⃣ votes
Level 5️⃣ unlocked
Choose option 5️⃣

Related Emojis

• 4️⃣: Represents the number four similarly with a keycap.
• 6️⃣: Shows the digit six in the same keycap format.
• 🔢: Symbol for inputting numbers, including digits like 5.
• #️⃣: Keycap for the hash sign, another common keycap emoji.

Technical Notes

This emoji consists of the digit ‘5’ (U+0035), a variation selector (U+FE0F) for emoji style, and the combining enclosing keycap (U+20E3). It appeared around Unicode 6.0. Platform designs may differ slightly, but it consistently shows a white-on-black or black-on-white square with ‘5’. It does not support skin tone variants as it is a numeric symbol.

FAQ

What does the 5️⃣ emoji mean?
The emoji visually represents the number five as a digit inside a keycap.

How is the 5️⃣ emoji used?
It is used to show the number five in lists, ranks, scores, or numeric choices.

Does the meaning of the 5️⃣ emoji change by context?
The meaning remains numeric, but it can refer to different uses of the number five depending on the situation.

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