| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🗾 | Map of Japan | Outline map of Japan showing its islands | Symbols | U+1F5FE | :map_of_japan: |
Meaning
The 🗾 emoji represents a geographic map outline of Japan, emphasizing the country’s island shape. It is recognized as a symbol of Japan itself and its cultural or geographic identity.
Common Uses
- Indicating travel plans or locations related to Japan.
- Representing Japanese culture or nationality in digital communication.
- Used in educational or geographic content about Japan.
- Highlighting topics or events connected to Japan.
Examples
Planning a trip to Japan 🗾
Discussing Japanese culture 🗾
Map of Japan in educational content 🗾
Related Emojis
- 🇯🇵 Flag of Japan: the national flag symbolizing Japan.
- 🗾 Map of Japan: geographic outline rather than political symbol.
- 🗻 Mount Fuji: iconic Japanese landmark often linked with the country.
- 🌏 Globe Showing Asia-Australia: broader regional context including Japan.
Technical Notes
The emoji is assigned to codepoint U+1F5FE and belongs to the Symbols block of Unicode. It was introduced around Unicode 6.0. Appearance may vary slightly across platforms but consistently portrays a stylized map of Japan’s islands. This emoji does not have skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🗾 emoji mean?
It depicts the geographic shape of Japan, symbolizing the country or related themes.
How is the 🗾 emoji used?
Commonly to reference Japan in travel, culture, education, or regional discussions.
Does the meaning of the 🗾 emoji change by context?
While primarily representing Japan, it can also refer to Japanese topics or locations depending on usage.