πŸ’΄

Yen Banknote

yen BAN-noht
Unicode: 1F4B4
Added: 0.6
Category: Symbols
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Definitions

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Finance Β· Currency Common
Represents Japanese currency (Β₯), specifically a yen banknote. Used to indicate money, financial transactions, or Japanese commerce.
Commonly used when discussing Japanese prices, shopping in Japan, or referencing the Japanese economy.
Just booked our Tokyo trip! Time to save some πŸ’΄
Social media post
The ramen only cost 800 πŸ’΄ - so cheap!
Travel chat
In digital communication, often represents general concepts of money or wealth beyond just Japanese currency.
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Travel Β· International Common
Symbolizes Japan or Japanese culture through its currency. Used to reference travel to Japan or Japanese products and services.
Often appears in travel contexts, shopping discussions, or when mentioning Japanese brands.
Can't wait to visit Japan πŸ—ΌπŸ’΄πŸœ
Instagram caption
While technically representing currency, this emoji frequently serves as a general symbol for Japan in international contexts.

Evolution Timeline

2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as part of the initial set of currency emoji symbols.
Growing internationalization of digital communication
2015
Usage expanded beyond literal currency to represent general concepts of money in Western contexts.
Emoji adoption in mainstream social media platforms

Cultural Context

Despite representing Japanese currency, English speakers often use this emoji generically for 'money' regardless of currency, showing how emoji meanings evolve beyond their literal designs.
In Western contexts, this emoji is sometimes used interchangeably with the dollar banknote emoji, while in East Asia it maintains its specific association with Japanese currency.
Part of a set of currency emojis (πŸ’΅πŸ’ΆπŸ’·πŸ’΄) that are often used to represent financial transactions in digital communication across platforms.

Regional Variations

Japan Used literally to represent the national currency in everyday transactions and financial discussions.
United States Often used generically to represent money or wealth, with less specific connection to Japan or yen currency.

Generational Usage

Gen_X: More likely to use literally when discussing Japanese currency or economy; sometimes used in business contexts.
Gen_Z: Often used metaphorically for 'getting money' or 'making bank' in casual conversations, regardless of actual currency.
Older: Limited usage, typically only in literal contexts related to Japanese currency or international travel.
Millennials: Used in travel contexts when discussing Japan trips, or generically to represent financial transactions and income.

Common Combinations

πŸ’΄πŸ’Ή
Japanese economy, rising yen value, or financial growth in Japan.
Used in financial discussions about the Japanese market or economy.
πŸ’΄πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
Japanese currency or financial matters related to Japan.
Often used in travel contexts or international business discussions.
πŸ’΄πŸ’°
Wealth, financial abundance, or making money.
Used to express financial success or monetary goals.

Related Emojis

πŸ’΅ Dollar banknote, another currency emoji often used interchangeably in Western contexts πŸ’Ά Euro banknote, part of the currency emoji set πŸ’· Pound banknote, part of the currency emoji set πŸ’° Money bag, represents wealth and financial gain πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese flag, represents the country whose currency is depicted