cherry blossom Emoji
๐ธ ยท U+1F338 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the cherry blossom emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A cherry blossom, the ๐ธ emoji represents the delicate and iconic flower of the cherry tree, often symbolizing the beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of life. Figuratively, it can represent the arrival of spring or a new beginning, and is also used to express admiration for something or someone beautiful. In slang, the ๐ธ emoji is sometimes used to convey a sense of wonder or enchantment, particularly in relation to Japanese culture. It is also associated with the concept of hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of cherry blossom viewing.
How the cherry blossom emoji is used
The ๐ธ emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments to evoke a sense of springtime or to express admiration for something beautiful, with a tone that is often playful and lighthearted. On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the ๐ธ emoji is commonly used to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to posts about nature, travel, and culture. In texting, the ๐ธ emoji can be used to send a romantic or appreciative message, and its meaning can vary depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and recipient. The ๐ธ emoji is particularly popular among younger generations and those interested in Japanese culture.
cherry blossom emoji examples
- just saw the cherry blossoms blooming in the park ๐ธ
- missing japan and the beautiful ๐ธ season
How to copy the cherry blossom emoji
To use the cherry blossom emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F338), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about cherry blossom
Also known as
cherry blossom emoji on different platforms
How the cherry blossom emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



cherry blossom Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ธ |
| Name | cherry blossom |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F338 |
| Shortcode | :cherry_blossom: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
cherry blossom Emoji FAQ
A cherry blossom, the ๐ธ emoji represents the delicate and iconic flower of the cherry tree, often symbolizing the beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of life. Figuratively, it can represent the arrival of spring or a new beginning, and is also used to express admiration for something or someone beautiful.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F338, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :cherry_blossom:.
People also search for the cherry blossom emoji as blossom, cherry, flower, plant, spring.