🍡 Dango

Code Points: U+1F361

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🍡 Emoji Meaning

The 🍡 dango emoji depicts a skewer of three to four round, sweet Japanese dumplings called *dango*. Here are its most popular meanings:

  • Japanese Sweets/Cuisine: Most directly, it represents dango themselves and can be used when discussing Japanese food, desserts, or cultural events where dango are served (like festivals).
  • Cute/Sweet/Delicious: Due to their round shape and association with dessert, the dango emoji can convey a sense of cuteness, sweetness, or deliciousness more generally. It might be used to describe something appealing or enjoyable.
  • Celebration/Festival: Dango are often eaten during festivals and celebrations in Japan. The emoji can be used in contexts relating to these events or to express a festive mood.
  • Togetherness/Sharing: As dango are often served on a skewer, the emoji can symbolize togetherness, sharing, or community.
  • East Asian Culture: More broadly, the dango emoji can be used as a symbol of Japanese or East Asian culture.

Dango Emoji Images

Here is how Dango emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

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