U+1F361 • Food & Drink
Dango Emoji
Meaning
A Japanese sweet dumpling made from rice flour and served on a skewer.
Depicted as a botchan dango, comprising a pink, white or light yellow, and green ball, as colored by red beans, egg, and green tea. Commonly associated with hanami (flower viewing), especially during cherry blossom season.
Resembles the 🍢 Oden and is featured in the 🎑 Moon Viewing Ceremony, used in the Japanese festival celebrating the full moon.
Samsung’s initial design depicted an orange top ball, while some other vendors, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft previously had their top ball colored purple.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F361 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | dango |
| Shortcode | :dango: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-asian |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🍡 Dango emoji mean?
A Japanese sweet dumpling made from rice flour and served on a skewer. Depicted as a botchan dango, comprising a pink, white or light yellow, and green ball, as colored by red beans, egg, and green tea. Commonly associated with hanami (flower viewing), especially during cherry blossom season. Resembles the 🍢 Oden and is featured in the 🎑 Moon Viewing Ceremony, used in the Japanese festival celebrating the full moon. Samsung’s initial design depicted an orange top ball, while some other vendors, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft previously had their top ball colored purple.
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 Dango?
The Unicode for the Dango emoji is U+1F361.
On which platforms can I use the 🍡 emoji?
You can use the Dango 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 Dango 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.
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