Rice Ball

Description

The rice ball emoji (🍙) depicts a delicious Japanese onigiri, a triangular ball of rice often wrapped in nori (seaweed) and filled with savory surprises. Symbolizing nourishment and comfort, it’s a staple in Japanese cuisine, representing home-cooked meals and picnics. People use it to express love for Japanese food or when sharing lunch ideas. Fun fact: in Japan, rice balls can be shaped into various designs, from simple forms to artistic renditions, making each one a unique culinary creation! The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.