It turns out that not all countries are the same in interpreting emoji. Here are 7 Examples of Unique Differences
In Japan, the emoji is not for insulting you via https://www.hipwee.com
Who does this when typing a message doesn’t feel like it’s complete if you haven’t added funny emojis?
Emoji is now a ‘language’ mainstay that is often used when exchanging messages and posting social media updates by people around the world. Not only makes text messages more expressive and warm, emoji characters that are quite simple make it easy to be understood by everyone from various parts of the world. So even though we don’t understand each other’s languages, we can chat full of emojis and still understand each other even though they are from different countries.
Well, but uniquely there are a few exceptions to this universal language emoji. Apparently there are several emojis that are interpreted differently in certain countries, as reported by the BBC. Yes, for example, like emojis, which have generally been interpreted as poop images, or human feces, in Japan, it is strangely used to pray for someone’s luck. There are several other emojis that turn out to be very different in meaning. Do you want to know anything? Let’s look at any emoji that can be different in other countries with Hipwee News & Feature ~
- If most countries in the world use angel emoji to show innocent actions or good deeds, in China this is synonymous with death
The intention is well-intentioned, it turns out that in China this emoji means bad. Duh! via http://www.hipwee.com
- In addition, Chinese interpret applause emojis for describing sexual relations, even though in other countries they are used for awards
He said because the clapping sound was similar to the sound of sexual intercourse. via http://www.hipwee.com
- Uniquely, a little smile emoji that is usually used to express happiness is interpreted as a symbol of mistrust in China
Indeed, the smile has a lot of meaning ~ via http://www.hipwee.com
- Usually hand emoji thumbs up is used to express approval and praise. But in Greece and Middle Eastern countries, emojis are vulgar and insulting
In Greece, sending emoji thumbs up insults you. via http://www.hipwee.com
- The monkey’s emoji that closes the eyes is usually used to show shame or humor. In Japan, the meaning is wisdom. How come it is ~
It turns out this emoji is part of the Japanese proverb. via http://www.hipwee.com
- Many people think that hand emoji face down shows people who do ‘high fives’ or pray. Even though in Japan it was to express gratitude
Apparently, this emoji comes from Japan. via http://www.hipwee.com
- If you get Japanese human poop emojis, they don’t mean insulting you. It shows the expression ‘good luck’
The word ‘Poo’ in Japanese is similar to the phrase luck. via http://www.hipwee.com
The emoji can double, even the opposite. It all depends on the culture and customs of the country. What is good for us is not necessarily good for others ~ source: hipwee