U+1F43B • Animals & Nature
Bear Emoji
Meaning
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of bear, looking straight ahead. Depicted as a brown bear with round ears and a tan muzzle. Resembles a teddy bear.
Often used with an affectionate tone. Does not have a full-bodied bear emoji counterpart.
May be used to refer to certain members of the LGBTQ community, a la the slang term "bear".
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Samsung’s bear was previously golden brown.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F43B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | bear |
| Shortcode | :bear: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐻 Bear emoji mean?
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of bear, looking straight ahead. Depicted as a brown bear with round ears and a tan muzzle. Resembles a teddy bear. Often used with an affectionate tone. Does not have a full-bodied bear emoji counterpart. May be used to refer to certain members of the LGBTQ community, a la the slang term "bear". Available as an Apple Animoji. Samsung’s bear was previously golden brown.
How do I copy the 🐻 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐻) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Bear?
The Unicode for the Bear emoji is U+1F43B.
On which platforms can I use the 🐻 emoji?
You can use the Bear emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Bear Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐻"
"I'm so relieved 🐻"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐻"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐻"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐻"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐻💦 (emphasized relief)
🐻😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.