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📚📚 Book Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4DA

Represents books or reading.

Released in The 📚 Book emoji was officially approved as part of Unicode 6.0 released in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 📚 emoji typically represents books, learning, studying, and general education. It is frequently used in discussions about school, educational resources, libraries, or literature in general."

Symbolism

  • Knowledge and wisdom: Books are often seen as symbols of knowledge and education.
  • Self-improvement: This emoji can represent personal growth or the pursuit of knowledge.
  • Academic or professional life: It often represents study, research, or education-related endeavors.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When discussing upcoming exams, assignments, or academic work.
  • Talking about reading a new book or being at the library.
  • Mentioning educational topics, learning experiences, or self-study efforts.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I’ll be studying all weekend for the big test! 📚
Just started reading the most interesting book! 📚
Spending some time at the library today. 📚
Exams are coming up soon, time to hit the books! 📚
Loving this new course I'm taking. So much to learn. 📚

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji when sharing information related to education, learning, or research.
  • Can be paired with other school or education-themed emojis like 🎓 (Graduation Cap).
  • Avoid using 📚 in contexts unrelated to education or reading to preserve its thematic relevance.

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Memo

Represents note-taking or writing, often used in educational or work-related contexts.

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Graduation Cap

Symbolizes graduation, academic achievement, and higher education.

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Often related to thinking, intellect, or studying new concepts.

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Calendar

A symbol used for scheduling study sessions or marking academic events.

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School

The physical place of learning, used in conversations about school or education.

💡

Light Bulb

Represents ideas or new concepts, often linked to intellectual discovery or learning.

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Closed Book

Another book-related emoji, signaling a specific book or a general concept of reading.

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Often used to represent school activities or academic preparation.

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Bookmark

Represents saving a place in a book, often used alongside reading-related discussions.