๐ŸŒธ
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F338
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6

cherry blossom

Definitions & examples

Represents beauty, renewal, and the fleeting nature of lifeโ€”like the brief bloom of spring. Often used to express calm joy, gentle affection, or appreciation for something beautiful but short-lived. Itโ€™s soft, romantic, and unmistakably serene.

  • Youโ€™re sending a quiet goodnight message after a peaceful day.

    Today felt light and beautiful ๐ŸŒธ sleep well

General

Sometimes used just to add a soft or gentle touch to a message โ€” like decorating a text with something pretty or calm.

Cross-cultural

In Japan, ๐ŸŒธ is deeply tied to springtime and hanami (flower-viewing). It symbolizes the fleeting beauty of life, renewal, and new beginnings. Youโ€™ll see it everywhere in Japanese media, from graduation season to product packaging.

Heads-up

In romantic messages, too many ๐ŸŒธ can feel overly flowery or insincere โ€” one or two are usually enough.

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