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Wind Chime Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F390 1F390 |
Emoji Name | wind chime |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | windchimesummerfurin |
đ Meaning and Explanation
The đ emoji depicts a traditional Japanese wind chime, often made of glass or metal with a paper strip (tanzaku) hanging from it. It represents summer, gentle breezes, peace, and tranquility.
It symbolizes cooling relief from heat, serenity, and the beauty of subtle sounds. In Japan, wind chimes (furin) are a common sight and sound during the hot summer months, bringing a sense of calm.
This emoji is a clear visual for anything related to summer, peaceful atmospheres, or the delicate sounds of nature.
đ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Summer and Warm Weather: To evoke feelings of summer, gentle breezes, and a refreshing atmosphere.
- Peace and Tranquility: To describe a calm, serene, or relaxing environment.
- Sound and Atmosphere: In contexts related to gentle sounds, ambient noise, or creating a peaceful mood.
- Japanese Culture: To represent traditional Japanese summer customs, aesthetics, or festivals.
- Nostalgia: For those who associate wind chimes with childhood summers or peaceful memories.
đ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Gentle sound, peace, summer, decoration | Generally understood as a decorative item that makes sound in the wind. |
| Japan | Summer, cooling, traditional aesthetic, good luck | Deeply ingrained in Japanese summer culture, believed to bring a sense of coolness and ward off evil spirits. Often hung outside homes and shops. |
| East Asia | Harmony, good fortune, spiritual protection | In various East Asian cultures, wind chimes are also associated with feng shui, bringing good energy, or spiritual protection. |
| Western Cultures | Decorative item, soothing sound, garden decor | Primarily seen as a decorative item for gardens or homes, valued for its aesthetic and calming sound. |