“🍣” meaning: sushi, sashimi Emoji

This emoji shows two pieces of sushi, a type of Japanese food that consists of cooked rice topped with raw fish🐟 or other ingredients. Some platforms display the emoji as a cylindrical roll of rice and seaweed (nori) with meat or vegetables inside, called maki.

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that dates back to the 8th century, when people preserved fish by fermenting it with rice. Later, vinegar was added to the rice to speed up the fermentation process and enhance the flavor. In the 19th century, a fast-food version of sushi emerged in Tokyo, where street vendors served fresh fish on vinegared rice balls. This style of sushi, called nigiri, became popular across Japan and eventually spread to other countries.

🍣 is usually used to represent the sushi and Japanese cuisine. It can also represent Japanese culture, especially when used along with 🇯🇵, 🗾, 🎌, 🎎 or other Japan-related emojis.

It's also used metaphorically to express the idea of variety and combination, given the diverse ingredients that can make up a sushi roll. In a more playful context, 🍣 can be used to represent the concept of "rolling with it," inspired by the sushi roll's round shape.