fallen leaf Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F342 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the fallen leaf emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A fallen leaf, the ๐ emoji represents the changing of the seasons, particularly autumn or fall, and is often used literally to symbolize the season or figuratively to represent change, decay, or nostalgia. It can also be used to express a sense of melancholy or wistfulness, as the fallen leaf is often seen as a symbol of something that has passed its peak. In slang usage, the ๐ emoji may be used to signify a person's departure or leaving, such as a friend moving away or a relationship ending. The ๐ emoji is also used in Japanese culture to represent the changing of the seasons and the fleeting nature of life.
How the fallen leaf emoji is used
The tone of the ๐ emoji can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from a lighthearted and playful reference to the season to a more somber and introspective reflection on the passage of time. On social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, the ๐ emoji is often used in captions and comments to add a touch of seasonal flair or to express a sense of nostalgia or longing. In texting and messaging, the ๐ emoji can be used to add a poetic or symbolic touch to a conversation, and is often used by younger generations to convey a sense of emotional depth or complexity. The ๐ emoji is also used in online communities and forums to represent a sense of community or shared experience, particularly during the autumn season.
fallen leaf emoji examples
- just walked through the park and the ground was covered in ๐ so pretty
- feeling like a ๐ today, like i'm drifting away from everything that matters
How to copy the fallen leaf emoji
To use the fallen leaf 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+1F342), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
fallen leaf emoji on different platforms
How the fallen leaf emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



fallen leaf Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | fallen leaf |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F342 |
| Shortcode | :fallen_leaf: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
fallen leaf Emoji FAQ
A fallen leaf, the ๐ emoji represents the changing of the seasons, particularly autumn or fall, and is often used literally to symbolize the season or figuratively to represent change, decay, or nostalgia. It can also be used to express a sense of melancholy or wistfulness, as the fallen leaf is often seen as a symbol of something that has passed its peak.
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+1F342, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :fallen_leaf:.
People also search for the fallen leaf emoji as autumn, fall, fallen, falling, leaf.