Represents a bowl of white rice, simple and wholesome. 🍚 symbolizes everyday meals, comfort, and home — the “staple food” of much of Asia. The emoji’s design comes from Japanese gohan (ご飯), but rice itself carries deep cultural roots across China, Japan, and the rest of East Asia.
You’re showing off your home-cooked dinner in a group chat.
Nothing fancy tonight, just some good rice 🍚✨
Can represent simplicity, gratitude, or a feeling of being “grounded.” People sometimes use it to say they’re enjoying the little things in life.
In Japan, 🍚 usually refers to gohan（ご飯）— both “cooked rice” and “meal” in general. It’s a symbol of daily nourishment and family routine.
In Chinese culture, it echoes fàn（饭）, also meaning “meal” or “rice,” often tied to family dinners and the idea of sharing. Across Asia, rice isn’t just food — it’s a cultural anchor of warmth, modesty, and abundance.
Don’t confuse 🍚 with 🍙 (onigiri); 🍚 is plain rice in a bowl, while 🍙 is a rice ball often wrapped in seaweed.
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