Crossed flags emoji meaning

The crossed flags emoji shows two flags on poles that are crossed to create an X shape. The design represents Japanese flags, featuring a white background with a red circle in the center, symbolizing the sun. This emoji is often associated with Japan and its culture, history, or traditions. It can be used to express pride in Japanese heritage, highlight national celebrations, or discuss topics related to Japan. The crossed flags design conveys a sense of unity, festivity, or ceremonial importance. This emoji is commonly used in conversations about Japanese events, holidays, or international sports competitions.

The crossed flags emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026