carp streamer
A traditional Japanese carp-shaped windsock, often flown for Children's Day
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F38F
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category activities
- Subcategory events & holidays
Platform Meaning
A traditional Japanese carp-shaped windsock, often flown for Children's Day
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Carp streamer, typically representing Children's Day in Japan
- Google： Carp-shaped windsock, associated with Japanese culture and Children's Day
- Twitter： Carp streamer, a symbol of Japanese Children's Day and wish for children's growth
- Unicode： Carp streamer
Detailed Introduction
The 🎏 emoji depicts a traditional Japanese carp-shaped windsock, known as 'koinobori'. It is most commonly associated with Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) in Japan, where families fly these streamers to wish for their children's health, strength, and success. The carp, a symbol of perseverance and courage in Japanese culture, represents the hope that children will grow up to be strong and determined. This emoji is often used in contexts related to Japanese traditions, children's celebrations, family, or to express good wishes for growth and development.