๐ฑ๐ฑ Bento Box EmojiUnicode: 1F371
A Japanese-style lunchbox.
Released in The Bento Box emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ฑ Bento Box emoji represents a traditional Japanese meal, typically packed in a compartmentalized box. It usually includes a variety of foods like sushi, rice, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. It can symbolize packed meals or Japanese cuisine in general."
Symbolism
- ๐ฑ signifies Japanese culture and cuisine, particularly the art of meal preparation.
- It represents a prepared, wholesome, and often visually appealing meal.
- It can symbolize convenience and care, as bento boxes are often made with love and attention to detail.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Talking about lunch plans, especially if it's Japanese-inspired.
- Describing a visually beautiful or well-organized plate of food.
- Discussing home-prepared meals, meal prepping, or takeout options.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- ๐ฑ is great for any conversation related to Japanese cuisine or meal prepping, but it doesnโt have to be limited to that.
- This emoji may be misinterpreted if used in non-food-related contexts, so be sure the topic is clear.
- It can also be used metaphorically to represent organization or things neatly compartmentalized.
Related Emojis
Sushi
This represents sushi, a popular Japanese dish. Often used alongside ๐ฑ to denote a sushi bento box.
Steaming Bowl
Represents a warm meal, typically a bowl of ramen or noodles. It can complement the ๐ฑ emoji in discussions about Japanese cuisine.
Rice Ball
Onigiri, a Japanese rice ball wrapped in seaweed, which frequently appears in bento boxes.
Curry Rice
Represents a dish of curry, typically served with rice, often accompanied by other foods in a bento.
Takeout Box
A takeout box often associated with food, like ๐ฑ, but typically in a Western context.
Grapes
Often used as a snack, this can complement the ๐ฑ emoji when discussing bento which often includes fruits.