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🇯🇵 Japan Flag Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The flag of Japan, a white rectangle with a red circle in the center representing the sun. Known as the Hinomaru (circle of the sun), it reflects Japan's identity as the Land of the Rising Sun.
When to Use
Use when referring to Japan, Japanese culture, anime, sushi, technology, or travel to Japan.
Example Usage
- “Exploring Tokyo 🇯🇵🗼”
- “Sushi night! 🇯🇵🍣”
- “Cherry blossom season in Japan 🇯🇵🌸”
Popular Combinations
🇯🇵🌸
Cherry blossom season
🇯🇵🍣
Japanese cuisine
🇯🇵🗻
Mount Fuji / Japanese nature
How Japan Flag looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🇯🇵 mean in a text message?▼
The flag of Japan, a white rectangle with a red circle in the center representing the sun. Known as the Hinomaru (circle of the sun), it reflects Japan's identity as the Land of the Rising Sun. Use when referring to Japan, Japanese culture, anime, sushi, technology, or travel to Japan. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Why are flag emoji made of two letters?▼
Flag emoji use a system called Regional Indicator Symbols. Each flag is actually two invisible Unicode characters — the country's ISO 3166-1 two-letter code — which platforms combine into a flag image. This is why flags work differently from other emoji.
Does 🇯🇵 display on all devices?▼
Most country flags display correctly on iOS, Android, and macOS. Windows has historically shown flag emoji as two-letter country codes (like "US") instead of flag images, though this is improving. Some subdivision flags (like states or provinces) have very limited support.
What is the shortcode for 🇯🇵?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:jp:` to insert the Japan Flag emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f1ef-1f1f5
Category
Flags
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:jp:Keywords
jpjapanesenationcountrybannerja
When to Use 🇯🇵 Japan Flag
Use when referring to Japan, Japanese culture, anime, sushi, technology, or travel to Japan.
- •Send 🇯🇵 when you want to express or reference "japan flag" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🇯🇵 in conversations about jp or japanese to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🇯🇵 Japan Flag on social media posts, stories, or comments related to japan flag
- •Combine 🇯🇵 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about jp, japanese, nation
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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