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Rice Ball Emoji

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Emoji Overview

Unicode Code Point	U+1F359 1F359
Emoji Name	rice ball
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji	0.6Initial release
Category	Food & Drink Food Asian
Keywords	rice balljapanese foodonigiri

🍙 Meaning and Explanation

The 🍙 emoji depicts an onigiri, a Japanese rice ball typically shaped into a triangle or cylinder and often wrapped in nori (seaweed). It is a popular snack or light meal in Japan.

This emoji is used to represent Japanese food, snacks, and sometimes comfort food.

🍙 How to Use

This emoji is used in the following contexts:

Japanese Food: To talk about onigiri, Japanese cuisine, or Asian food in general.
Snacks and Meals: To refer to a quick and easy meal or snack.
Comfort Food: To express a craving for simple, comforting food.
Travel to Japan: To share experiences or plans related to Japanese culture and food.

🍙 Cultural Background

Region	Common Meaning	Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Japan	Onigiri, snack, comfort food	A staple food item, often packed in bento boxes or bought at convenience stores.
Global	Japanese food, Asian cuisine	Widely recognized as a Japanese food item, especially among those familiar with Japanese culture.

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