What is the Unicode code point for Tanabata Tree?

Encoded at U+1F38B, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Tanabata Tree".

🎋

Tanabata Tree Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Tanabata Tree emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Tanabata Tree emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Activities • U+1F38B • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Tanabata Tree emoji

Character🎋

HTML Entity🎋

Shortcode:tanabata-tree:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%8E%8B

CSS Escape\1F38B

What does the Tanabata Tree emoji mean?

Represented by the character 🎋, the Tanabata Tree emoji is classified under Activities. It captures the idea of tanabata tree in a single, cross-platform glyph that readers understand at a glance. Unicode maps this character to U+1F38B and it first shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The code point ensures the same underlying meaning even though visual art varies by vendor. People add this symbol to show participation or fandom — marking a win, inviting friends, or celebrating a milestone without lengthy explanation. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of tanabata tree stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (🎋), as an HTML entity (🎋), or as a shortcode (:tanabata-tree:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for tanabata tree — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Tanabata Tree emoji

In chat: Drop 🎋 into a sentence where you would normally write “tanabata tree” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🎋 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🎋 or shortcode :tanabata-tree: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Activities
Unicode code point	`U+1F38B`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:tanabata-tree:`
HTML entity	`🎋`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays tanabata tree everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tanabata Tree mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F38B, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Tanabata Tree".

How do I copy the Tanabata Tree emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Tanabata Tree emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Tanabata Tree used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for tanabata tree in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🎋 with their own style, colour, and shading.