Robe emoji ๐
The robe emoji ๐ shows a traditional Japanese kimono. People use it for fashion, cultural references, and comfortable robes.
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What the robe emoji means
The robe emoji ๐ shows a traditional Japanese kimono, a long, T-shaped garment with wide sleeves and a sash. Many people call it the robe emoji because of its robe-like appearance, but its official Unicode name is โkimonoโ. It appears in the clothing section of the emoji keyboard, next to other garments like the t-shirt emoji and sweater emoji.
The kimono is a formal or semi-formal garment in Japanese culture. The emoji can represent Japan, traditional dress, or cultural events such as tea ceremonies and festivals. It can also stand for a bathrobe or dressing gown when used in a more casual context.
For example, someone might send โGetting ready for a spa day ๐โ to indicate relaxation.
Common uses for the robe emoji
The robe emoji appears in a few recurring contexts. In conversations about Japan, it acts as a visual shorthand for traditional clothing or cultural appreciation. It might accompany messages about travel, history, or learning Japanese. The Japan flag emoji may appear alongside it.
Fashion lovers use the kimono emoji when discussing elegant outfits, layering, or vintage style. Because the emoji shows a loose, flowing garment, it also appears in chats about comfort: spa days, hotel robes, loungewear, or getting ready after a shower.
Compare kimono with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| kimonoU+1F458 | Kimono (robe emoji) | Traditional Japanese garment, often used for fashion or culture. | |
| t-shirtU+1F455 | Casual top, used for everyday clothing or team spirit. | ||
| coatU+1F9E5 | Outerwear for cold weather, also formal. | ||
| scarfU+1F9E3 | Neckwear for warmth or style. | ||
| glovesU+1F9E4 | Hand coverings, often for cold or sports. | ||
| socksU+1F9E6 | Footwear for warmth, often playful. |
Platform differences for the robe emoji
Like all emojis, the robe emoji looks slightly different on each platform. The colour and pattern of the kimono vary, but the basic shapeโlong sleeves, a wide sash, and a floor-length hemโis always visible.
Because the design is clearly a kimono and not a Western bathrobe, it is best used when you want to refer to the specific garment. If you need a more generic robe, consider combining it with other emoji or using text. There is no separate dress emoji for a bathrobe, but the bath emoji can clarify a spa context.
How to copy and use the robe emoji
Paste it into any message, post, or document. It sits under the clothing category, often near the scarf emoji and gloves emoji.
On desktop, you can use keyboard shortcuts or the character viewer to insert it. For detailed steps, see the guide to emoji keyboard shortcuts.
- Copy the emoji from a website and paste it.
- Use the emoji keyboard on mobile and search for โkimonoโ.
- Add it to a text replacement shortcut for quick access.
Questions people ask
What does the robe emoji mean?
The robe emoji ๐ shows a traditional Japanese kimono. People use it to represent Japanese culture, elegant fashion, or a comfortable bathrobe, depending on context.
How do I type the robe emoji?
Copy it from a reliable source, or open your deviceโs emoji keyboard and search for โkimonoโ or โrobeโ. On desktop, you can use the character viewer or a text replacement.
Is there a bathrobe emoji?
There is no separate bathrobe emoji. The closest option is the kimono emoji ๐, which some people use for a robe or dressing gown, sometimes alongside spa-related emojis like ๐ or ๐ง.
What is the difference between the robe emoji and the dress emoji?
The robe emoji ๐ is a kimono with wide sleeves and a sash, while the dress emoji ๐ shows a Western-style dress. The kimono is longer and often more formal, associated with Japan.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
