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ear with hearing aid

ear with hearing aid

A human ear, often used to represent listening or hearing.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F9BB
Version
Emoji 12
Subcategory

Tags

accessibilityaidearhardhearing

Platform Meanings

Apple
An anatomically accurate human ear, typically shown in a light skin tone by default.
Google
A simple, stylized human ear with a neutral appearance and minimal detail.
Twitter
A realistic-looking human ear, usually depicted in a medium-light skin tone.
Unicode Official
The Unicode standard describes this as 'ear', representing the human organ of hearing.

Introduction

The 🦻 emoji depicts a human ear and is commonly used to symbolize listening, hearing, or paying attention. It can convey that someone is actively listening or encourage others to listen carefully. This emoji is often used in contexts related to communication, music appreciation (e.g., 'my ears are enjoying this song'), or even eavesdropping humorously. It may also appear in discussions about hearing health, auditory experiences, or sensory perception. Depending on the platform, the ear may be shown with varying levels of detail and skin tone options, allowing for more personalized expression. While not as emotionally expressive as face-based emojis, the ear emoji serves a functional role in emphasizing auditory engagement or the act of truly hearing someone out.

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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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