🎴
Flower Playing Cards Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F3B4 1F3B4 |
Emoji Name | flower playing cards |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | flower cardshanafudagamejapan |
🎴 Meaning and Explanation
🎴 depicts a set of Hanafuda (花札) cards, which are traditional Japanese playing cards. The name "Hanafuda" literally means "flower cards," as the decks are typically adorned with illustrations of flowers, plants, and animals representing the twelve months of the year.
This emoji is primarily used to represent Japanese culture, traditional games, or card games in general. It can evoke a sense of tradition, artistry, and leisure.
It is often associated with games like Koi-Koi or Hachi-Hachi, popular in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide.
🎴 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to Japanese culture, traditional games, or card playing.
- To refer to Hanafuda cards or games:
Use it when discussing playing Hanafuda, its rules, or its cultural significance. - To represent Japanese tradition or aesthetics:
It can be used to highlight aspects of Japanese art, history, or traditional pastimes. - In general discussions about card games:
While specific, it can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to playing cards or games.
🎴 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Traditional card game, cultural symbol. | Deeply ingrained in Japanese leisure and culture. |
| 🌍 Global | Japanese playing cards, unique art style. | May be less recognized outside of East Asia, but appreciated for its aesthetic. |