crossed flags Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F38C ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the crossed flags emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Crossed flags are often used to represent a celebration or festive occasion, particularly in Japanese culture, and are frequently associated with traditional festivals and events. Literally, the ๐ emoji depicts two crossed flags, typically used to mark a special occasion or to indicate a celebratory atmosphere. Figuratively, it can symbolize a sense of joy, triumph, or achievement, while in slang usage, it may be used to express excitement or to signal a special announcement. In some contexts, the ๐ emoji may also be used to represent a sporting event or a competition.
How the crossed flags emoji is used
The ๐ emoji is commonly used in social media captions and comments to add a festive touch to posts about special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, or holidays. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the tone of the ๐ emoji is often playful and celebratory, with users employing it to express enthusiasm and excitement. In texting and messaging apps, the ๐ emoji may be used in a more personal and intimate way, such as to congratulate a friend on a achievement or to invite someone to a party. The use of the ๐ emoji can vary across different age groups and platforms, with younger users and those familiar with Japanese culture being more likely to use it.
crossed flags emoji examples
- just got tickets to the festival ๐
- congratulations on your graduation ๐
How to copy the crossed flags emoji
To use the crossed flags 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+1F38C), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
crossed flags emoji on different platforms
How the crossed flags emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



crossed flags Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | crossed flags |
| Category | Flags |
| Codepoints | U+1F38C |
| Shortcode | :crossed_flags: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
crossed flags Emoji FAQ
Crossed flags are often used to represent a celebration or festive occasion, particularly in Japanese culture, and are frequently associated with traditional festivals and events. Literally, the ๐ emoji depicts two crossed flags, typically used to mark a special occasion or to indicate a celebratory atmosphere.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F38C, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :crossed_flags:.
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