๐ค๐ค Shrimp Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F364
A fried shrimp emoji.
Released in The ๐ค Shrimp emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ๐ค Shrimp emoji primarily represents shrimp, especially the fried version commonly found in Japanese cuisine, referred to as 'tempura.' It's used to talk about seafood, food preparation, or simply enjoying a tasty meal. It can also represent beach vacations, sea life, or humorously referencing small things, such as calling someone 'shrimp.'"
Symbolism
- Seafood cuisine, particularly shrimp or prawns.
- Japanese food, especially tempura in menus and restaurants.
- Relaxation and vacations near coastal areas or oceans.
Common Usage Scenarios
- You're discussing your love for seafood or talking about menus, especially sushi or tempura.
- Planning or dreaming about a beach vacation.
- Youโre joking about sizes, referring to people or things as small (i.e., 'shrimp').
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use ๐ค when talking about seafood dishes or especially shrimp-focused meals.
- Be mindful when using it as a playful term for someone's size; ensure itโs used in a humorous and affectionate context to avoid offense.
- The ๐ค emoji often signifies happiness or indulgence in food-related topics, so use it to convey excitement about meals or trips.
Related Emojis
Fish Cake with Swirl
Made from seafood, often seen in ramen. Can be paired with ๐ค shrimp tempura.
Shrimp
A raw version of a shrimp emoji, referring to seafood in general, versus the fried ๐ค option.
Steaming Bowl
Symbol of hot food, especially noodlesโwhich can also be topped with shrimp tempura.
Wave
Often used together with shrimp emoji to represent coastal vacations or seafood and the ocean.