emoji

An emoji is a small digital icon or image used in electronic communication to express emotions, ideas, or concepts visually. They complement or replace words, making messages more engaging and easier to interpret. Emojis cover a wide range of expressions, objects, activities, and symbols, helping convey tone and nuance that might be lost in plain text. Originating from Japan in the late 1990s, emojis have become a universal way to add emotional context to digital conversations across platforms like messaging apps, emails, and social media.