Meaning

Primary

Emoji

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you use a drawing to replace your letters to type, you're using emoji! Those are the faces you send when you text or email.

Reading

えもじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 絵文字をつかう

    to use emoji

    絵文字を入力する

    to input emoji

    絵文字を入れる

    to put in emoji

Context Sentences

絵文字を交ぜて、メッセージを入力しましょう。

Type a message mixed up with some emoji.

このレシートの絵文字、よく見て下さい。🧾文字が見えませんか?

Take a closer look at this receipt emoji. Can you see the letters?

その大学生の青年は絵文字を使ってコミュニケーションをすることが上手です。

Young people in college are good at communicating using emoji.

Kanji Composition