👹
ogre
A menacing, horned ogre or demon from Japanese folklore
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F479
- Emoticon >0)
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category smileys & emotion
- Subcategory costumed & creatures
Platform Meaning
A menacing, horned ogre or demon from Japanese folklore
Tags
creature
devil
face
fairy
fairytale
fantasy
mask
monster
scary
tale
Platform Meaning
- Apple： A menacing, red-faced ogre with horns, representing a demon or evil spirit in Japanese folklore
- Google： A horned, fanged demon or ogre, often associated with evil or mischief in Japanese mythology
- Twitter： A fierce, horned ogre emoji, symbolizing a demon or evil spirit from Japanese tales
- Unicode： Represents an ogre, a mythical creature often depicted as a menacing, horned demon in folklore, particularly Japanese oni
Detailed Introduction
The 👹 emoji depicts a menacing, horned ogre or demon, drawing from Japanese folklore where such creatures (known as 'oni') are often associated with evil, mischief, or supernatural threat. It conveys emotions of menace, fierceness, or playful villainy. Common usage includes representing scary characters, villains in stories, or playful teasing (e.g., 'You’re being a little 👹 today!'). It is also used in contexts related to Halloween, horror themes, or Japanese pop culture, such as anime and games featuring oni-like creatures.