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👺 Japanese goblin emoji

The Japanese goblin emoji 👺 depicts a goblin-like face associated with fantasy, fairy tales, and monsters. It is used in contexts related to goblins, masks, and creature stories, as well as to convey an angry or mean expression.

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Unicode version
6.0
Release year
2010
Unicode sequence
U+1F47A
Emoji version
0.6
Artwork
13 available designs
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What does 👺 mean?

A traditional Japanese goblin (oni) depicted as a red or green face with a menacing expression, often with pointed ears, sharp teeth, and horns. The design varies slightly across platforms, with some featuring a more detailed and colorful appearance. Symbolizes evil spirits, mischief, and folklore characters. Part of the Smileys & Emotion category, specifically in the face-costume subcategory.

Common uses

  • Referring to folklore or mythical creatures: 'The story of the 👺 is quite fascinating.'
  • Indicating mischief or trouble: 'Looks like someone's up to no good 👺.'
  • Joking about scary or mischievous behavior: 'Don't let the 👺 scare you, it's just a prank!'
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In a message

In Japanese folklore, the 👺 is often depicted as a mischievous spirit.
He was acting like a 👺, causing all sorts of trouble at the party.
The 👺 costume was so realistic, it scared the kids at the Halloween party.

Variations

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 👺 mean?

A traditional Japanese goblin (oni) depicted as a red or green face with a menacing expression, often with pointed ears, sharp teeth, and horns. The design varies slightly across platforms, with some featuring a more detailed and colorful appearance. Symbolizes evil spirits, mischief, and folklore characters. Part of the Smileys & Emotion category, specifically in the face-costume subcategory.

How do I copy Japanese Goblin?

Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.

How do I download Japanese Goblin?

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Does Japanese Goblin support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.