๐ถ Sake emoji meaning
๐ถ stands for sake, the Japanese rice wine, and is sent when talking about drinks, Japanese food or a night out. Apple shows a white ceramic sake bottle with a blue band next to a small matching cup.
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What ๐ถ means
The tone is relaxed and social. People use ๐ถ for sake itself, for dinner at a Japanese or sushi restaurant, or as a general drinking emoji with a calm, traditional feel. It is softer than ๐บ or ๐ป, which suggest a loud bar night, and less formal than ๐ฅ, which suggests a toast. Fans of anime and Japanese culture also use it in posts about travel to Japan or scenes where characters share a drink. Because the bottle and cup are mostly white, some readers mistake it for a milk bottle or a tea set, but the intended meaning is rice wine. It has no well-known slang meaning.
In texting
Usually an invitation or a mood: going for sushi, having a drink after work, or relaxing at home. In a friend chat it can simply mean let's drink.
On Instagram and TikTok
Common in captions for Japanese restaurant visits, Japan travel posts and izakaya photos, often next to ๐ฃ or ๐ฏ๐ต.
๐ถ How people use it
- Planning a sushi or Japanese dinner
- Posting about a trip to Japan
- Inviting friends for a drink
- Sharing an anime or Japanese culture moment
Example messages
sushi and sake tonight? ๐ฃ๐ถ
finally tried hot sake in Kyoto ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต
long week, need a drink ๐ถ
Friday izakaya with the team ๐ถ๐ข
Common ๐ถ combinations
- ๐ฃ๐ถSushi and sake, a Japanese dinner out
- ๐ฏ๐ต๐ถDrinking or traveling in Japan
๐ถ vs similar emojis
| ๐ถ vs ๐ต | ๐ต is green tea in a handleless cup, while ๐ถ is alcohol with a bottle and small cup. |
|---|---|
| ๐ถ vs ๐ฅ | ๐ฅ is a tumbler for whisky or spirits, while ๐ถ points to Japanese rice wine. |
| ๐ถ vs ๐พ | ๐พ is a popping champagne bottle for big celebrations, while ๐ถ is quieter and tied to Japanese dining. |
Emoji details
| Name | sake |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+1F376 |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Keywords | bar, beverage, bottle, cup, drink, restaurant |
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FAQ
What does the ๐ถ sake emoji mean?
๐ถ stands for sake, the Japanese rice wine, and is sent when talking about drinks, Japanese food or a night out. Apple shows a white ceramic sake bottle with a blue band next to a small matching cup.
Is ๐ถ a milk bottle or tea?
Neither. It is a sake bottle with a sake cup, so it refers to Japanese rice wine.
Can ๐ถ mean drinking in general?
Yes. Many people send it as a general drink emoji, though it usually hints at a calmer or Japanese-style setting.
What is the difference between ๐ถ and ๐บ?
๐บ is a mug of beer and suggests a casual bar or pub, while ๐ถ is sake and often goes with Japanese food.
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