emoji
Digital pictographs used in electronic messages and web pages, such as smileys, hearts, and food icons.
メッセージに絵文字を入れると、気持ちが伝わりやすい。
Adding emoji to a message makes it easier to convey feelings.
pictorial symbol; pictograph; pictogram
A broader term for any picture-based symbol, including ancient pictograms or modern signage. Less common than the emoji sense.
古代の絵文字は、物や概念を直接表していた。
Ancient pictographs directly represented objects or concepts.
Text-based art made with keyboard characters; a specific, somewhat dated use of the term.
昔の掲示板では、絵文字で作ったアスキーアートがよく使われた。
On old bulletin boards, ASCII art made with text characters was often used.
I put some emoji in the email to my friend before sending it.
She often uses emoji on social media.
Sometimes I convey my feelings with emoji when words aren't enough.