U+1F977 • People & Body
Ninja Emoji
Meaning
A person dressed as a ninja with a black hood, a mask covering the lower half of their face, and the hilt of a knife or sword emerging from behind their shoulder.
This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
The now-discontinued Microsoft ZWJ sequence 🐱👤 Ninja Cat did not include the ninja emoji at all as it was developed several years before ninja was approved. It combined 🐱 Cat Face and 👤 Bust in Silhouette and was only available from Microsoft prior to the debut of the Fluent emoji set in November 2021.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F977 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | ninja |
| Shortcode | :ninja: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | person-role |
| Version | E13.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🥷 Ninja emoji mean?
A person dressed as a ninja with a black hood, a mask covering the lower half of their face, and the hilt of a knife or sword emerging from behind their shoulder. This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people. The now-discontinued Microsoft ZWJ sequence 🐱👤 Ninja Cat did not include the ninja emoji at all as it was developed several years before ninja was approved. It combined 🐱 Cat Face and 👤 Bust in Silhouette and was only available from Microsoft prior to the debut of the Fluent emoji set in November 2021.
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 Ninja?
The Unicode for the Ninja emoji is U+1F977.
On which platforms can I use the 🥷 emoji?
You can use the Ninja 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 Ninja 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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