👺 Japanese Goblin Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Japanese Goblin
Short Name
:japanese_goblin:
Unicode
U+1F47A
Unicode Version
1.0Release Year
2010
Category
Smileys & EmotionSubcategory
Face CostumePlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode

Apple Style

Google Style

Twitter Style

Facebook Style
Gmail
KDDI
SVG Code
<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <text x="64" y="64" font-size="96" text-anchor="middle" dominant-baseline="middle" font-family="serif" >👺</text> </svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A traditional Japanese goblin (oni) depicted as a red or green face with a menacing expression, often with pointed ears, sharp teeth, and horns. The design varies slightly across platforms, with some featuring a more detailed and colorful appearance. Symbolizes evil spirits, mischief, and folklore characters. Part of the Smileys & Emotion category, specifically in the face-costume subcategory.
Common Uses
- Referring to folklore or mythical creatures: 'The story of the 👺 is quite fascinating.'
- Indicating mischief or trouble: 'Looks like someone's up to no good 👺.'
- Joking about scary or mischievous behavior: 'Don't let the 👺 scare you, it's just a prank!'
Example Sentences
- In Japanese folklore, the 👺 is often depicted as a mischievous spirit.
- He was acting like a 👺, causing all sorts of trouble at the party.
- The 👺 costume was so realistic, it scared the kids at the Halloween party.