What is an emoji?

emoji

ɪˈməʊdʒi/

noun

plural noun: emojis

a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication.

If the concept of an emoji is unfamiliar to you; emojis are used within instant messaging to make your intention more clear. For eg. a winky face 😉 can help you clarify your texts meaning. 

The origin of the word Emoji  📖

The word emoji was at first meaning 'pictograph'. A pictograph is a graphic symbol that conveys it's meaning through its resemblance to a physical object. The word has stemmed from the Japansese language; e (picture) and moji (character). Apparent similarity to the English words of 'emotion' and 'emoticon' is purely coincidental. 

Emojis have been a use of visually representing feelings through typographic art since the 1800s and have come a long way. 

Introduction

Hi, my name is Georgina.


My blog is about the evolution of emojis; what they are, where they began, how they have become integrated into everyday life, under-lying meanings behind emojis, reasons to use them and advances.


 'Emoji' was added as a word to Oxford Dictionaries in 2013, proving their increasing importance and influence in recent times.


 Hope you enjoy.