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๐Ÿข๐Ÿข Skewer Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F362

A skewered food item.

Released in The ๐Ÿข emoji was first introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and is available across most platforms.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ๐Ÿข Skewer emoji depicts a skewer, often associated with Japanese street food, particularly 'oden', a type of dish featuring various ingredients like fish cakes and tofu served on skewers in a hot broth. It can also symbolize skewered food in general, such as kebabs, yakitori, or barbecue, depending on cultural and geographical context."

Symbolism

  • Street Food: ๐Ÿข often symbolizes street food commonly found at Japanese festivals, where skewered foods are prevalent.
  • Comfort and Sharing: Sharing skewers is a social and casual practice, representing a friendly or relaxed gathering, especially around food.
  • Variety: Many skewers are served with a combination of ingredients, symbolizing diversity in food, friendship, and experiences.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When talking about a dinner plan or outing at a food festival.
  • Mentioning Japanese culture or cuisine such as yakitori or oden.
  • Discussing a barbecue or social gathering focused on sharing food.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Can't wait to stuff my face with some delicious street food ๐Ÿข tonight!
We should have a barbecue this weekend, bring those skewers! ๐Ÿข
Miss having traditional oden on cold winter nights! ๐Ÿข
How about we order some yakitori? ๐Ÿข Sounds like a great dinner plan!
Celebrating food festivals always makes me crave skewers ๐Ÿข.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • ๐Ÿข is generally associated with Japanese cuisine but can refer to other skewered foods like kebabs depending on context.
  • Use ๐Ÿข when discussing food-related topics or casual social gatherings.
  • Be mindful of cultural associationsโ€”this emoji may best resonate with users familiar with Japanese street food or similar dishes.

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