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A closed book, often symbolizing reading, studying, or knowledge.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F4DA
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
Subcategory

Tags

bookeducationfantasyknowledgelibrarynovelsreadingschoolstudy

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a closed book with a red cover and gold trim, suggesting classic literature or academic study.
Google
Shows a closed brown book, representing learning, education, or a love for reading.
Twitter
Displays a closed book with a simple design, commonly used to reference books, studying, or gaining knowledge.
Unicode Official
Represents a closed book, typically used to denote reading, education, literature, or the act of closing a chapter.

Introduction

The 📚️ emoji depicts a closed book and is widely used to symbolize reading, studying, education, and the pursuit of knowledge. It can convey a love for literature, signal that someone is engaged in academic work, or represent the completion of a learning phase—such as 'closing the book' on a topic. This emoji is frequently used by students, teachers, book lovers, and lifelong learners in conversations about school assignments, book recommendations, or intellectual interests. It may also be paired with other academic emojis like 📖 (open book), ✏️ (pencil), or 🎓 (graduation cap) to emphasize scholarly themes. Additionally, the closed book can metaphorically suggest finality or the end of a story, making it versatile in both literal and figurative contexts.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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