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🍱Bento Box EmojiUnicode: 1F371
It's an emoji of a traditional Japanese compartmentalized lunch box. People use it to represent food, meals, Japanese culture, or a perfectly balanced lunch.
Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🍱 Hey there! This is the bento box emoji. Basically, it's your go-to for anything food-related, especially when it's a nice, complete meal. It screams 'I'm eating something delicious!' or 'Check out this awesome lunch I made/packed/bought.' It's also shorthand for Japanese food or just general foodie vibes. Think of it as the 'feast' emoji but more organized and cute.
Symbolism
- A Complete and Balanced Meal
- Japanese Cuisine and Culture
- Homemade or Carefully Prepared Food
Common Usage Scenarios
- Posting a pic of your awesome homemade lunch.
- Telling your friend you brought your lunch to work/school.
- Planning to go out for Japanese food like sushi or ramen.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just meal-prepped lunches for the whole week! 🍱🍱
What's for lunch? - Got my trusty bento! 🍱
Craving some proper Japanese katsu curry tonight 🍱
This homemade lunch is hitting different today 🍱🔥
Omg, that food looks so good! Total 🍱 goals!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for food posts, but maybe not for a single snack (use 🍕 or 🍔 for those).
- Can symbolize effort ('I put work into this meal') or just general deliciousness.
- Often paired with other food emojis (🍣, 🍙, 🍜) to be more specific.
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