Oden emoji meaning

The oden emoji represents oden, a traditional Japanese dish often enjoyed during the colder months. Oden is made by simmering ingredients like fishcakes, tofu, boiled eggs, and vegetables in a flavorful dashi broth seasoned with soy sauce. This dish is considered a comforting and hearty meal, popular in homes, convenience stores, and street food stalls across Japan. The emoji is a great way to talk about Japanese food, cozy winter meals, or sharing food with others. It symbolizes warmth, tradition, and the communal aspect of enjoying a hearty dish together.

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