๐ฃ sushi Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐ฃ sushi Emoji Mean?
The sushi emoji shows a piece of nigiri: a slice of salmon-orange fish draped over a small bed of pressed rice. It's one of the most recognisable symbols of Japanese cuisine, standing for sushi as a whole, seafood, and refined dining out. Beyond the literal dish, it signals a craving, a treat-yourself meal, or an appreciation for Japan's food culture and its most famous culinary export.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐ฃ sushi |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F363 |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | sushi |
Last updated: September 2026
sushi on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how sushi emoji appears on popular platforms:
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Shortcodes for sushi ๐ฃ
Use these shortcodes to type the sushi emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:
About sushi Emoji
Usage: People post ๐ฃ when they're at a sushi bar, ordering takeout, or planning a date-night dinner. It captions restaurant recommendations, foodie photos, and 'what should we eat tonight' polls. It also shows up in Japan-travel threads, anime and manga chat about food, and playful bios of self-declared sushi obsessives.
The sushi emoji was encoded in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, drawn from Japanese carrier emoji where food icons were plentiful. Its selection reflects sushi's status as Japan's signature dish worldwide. Interestingly, most platforms render it as salmon nigiri, even though salmon sushi is a relatively modern addition, popularised in Japan only in the late 20th century.
What Does the ๐ฃ sushi Emoji Mean?
The ๐ฃ emoji is part of the Food & Drink category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent sushi.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: sushi.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐ฃ sushi emoji with these words and ideas:
sushi Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐ฃ sushi emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐ฃsushi |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐ฃsushi |
| Franรงais | ๐ฃsushi |
| Deutsch | ๐ฃSushi |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐ฃๅฏฟๅธ |
| ไธญๆ | ๐ฃๅฏฟๅธ |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐ฃเคธเฅเคถเฅ |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐ฃุณูุดู |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐ฃ
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐ฃ sushi emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐ฃ sushi emoji in your projects:
U+1F363🍣🍣content: '\1F363';"\u{1F363}""\U0001F363""\uD83C\uDF63""\uD83C\uDF63""\u{1F363}""\u{1F363}"Use these codes to insert the sushi emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
๐ฃ sushi Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐ฃ sushi emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โsushi? Say less ๐ฃโ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a Food & Drink moment ๐ฃโ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃโ: stack the sushi emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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Here are some practical ways to use the ๐ฃ sushi emoji in your messages:
- Finally found a proper omakase spot ๐ฃ best meal all year
- It's Friday, that means ๐ฃ for dinner, no debate
- Craving ๐ฃ so badly I'm counting down to lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of sushi does ๐ฃ show?
Most platforms depict nigiri: a slice of fish, usually salmon-coloured, over a pressed mound of rice. It's the simplest, most iconic sushi form, which is why it was chosen to represent sushi generally.
Is ๐ฃ the same as the bento or rice ball emoji?
No. ๐ฃ is specifically sushi. There are separate emoji for a rice ball ๐, a bento box ๐ฑ, and cooked rice ๐, so you can pick the exact Japanese dish you mean rather than lumping them together.
When should I use ๐ฃ versus ๐ค?
Use ๐ฃ for sushi and nigiri specifically. ๐ค is fried shrimp or tempura shrimp, a different dish entirely. Pick ๐ฃ for raw-fish sushi cravings and ๐ค when you mean crispy fried prawns.
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