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Sheaf of Rice
sheef uv rais
Definitions
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Nature · Agriculture
Common
Represents a sheaf of rice or wheat, symbolizing agriculture, farming, harvest, and grain cultivation. Used to indicate crops, rural life, or food production.
Commonly used in contexts related to farming, harvests, food sustainability, or rural settings.
The farmers worked hard all season and finally harvested their crops 🌾
Instagram post about farming
Supporting local farmers market this weekend! 🌾 Fresh produce directly from the source!
Facebook community post
In many cultures, grain represents abundance, prosperity, and agricultural heritage. Particularly significant in rice-growing Asian countries.
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Food · Sustainability
Common
Used to represent sustainable food production, organic farming, or plant-based diets. Often appears in content about environmental consciousness and food security.
Frequently used by environmental advocates, food bloggers, and sustainability-focused organizations.
Our new line of organic cereals uses sustainably grown grains 🌾 from local farmers
Brand social media post
Increasingly associated with the farm-to-table movement and concerns about food production ethics in Western countries.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 primarily representing rice cultivation in Asian contexts.
Growing internationalization of emoji sets beyond Japanese origins
2015
Usage expanded to represent sustainable agriculture and organic farming movements.
Rising global interest in food origins and sustainable production methods
Cultural Context
Grain cultivation marks the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural civilizations, making this emoji symbolically connected to human development.
In Asian countries, particularly Japan, China, and India, rice has deep cultural significance beyond mere food, representing prosperity and cultural identity.
With growing interest in food origins and sustainability, this emoji has gained popularity in discussions about ethical consumption and environmental awareness.
Regional Variations
Japan
Strongly associated with rice cultivation, which has deep cultural and historical significance in Japan.
United States
Often associated with wheat rather than rice, reflecting the country's agricultural landscape. Commonly used in contexts of American heartland farming.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used literally to represent farming, agriculture, or rural settings rather than symbolic meanings.
Gen_Z: Used in content about sustainable living, ethical consumption, and environmental activism. Popular in farm aesthetic TikToks.
Older: Limited usage, mainly in straightforward contexts about gardening, farming, or discussing agricultural heritage.
Millennials: Frequently used in content about organic food, farm-to-table movements, and sustainable living practices.
Common Combinations
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Growth, farming, and agricultural development
Often used to discuss sustainable farming practices or crop cultivation
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Farming, harvesting, and agricultural work
Represents modern farming operations and agricultural production
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Rice production from field to food
Shows the connection between agriculture and food, particularly in Asian contexts