Ogre Emoji
Smileys
A fierce, red-faced mask with wild hair, sharp fangs, and two horns poking out from the forehead. This face features a glowering expression designed to intimidate and ward off bad luck.
Usage Context
Frequently used to denote someone acting like a bully or a monster, or to signal a spooky vibe during Halloween. It is also a staple when discussing Japanese folklore, often appearing alongside 👺 to represent traditional masks or mythical creatures.
History
This emoji depicts the Namahage, a demonic character from Japanese folk tradition. In the Akita Prefecture, masked performers dress in these costumes during the New Year to frighten children into behaving, a custom that eventually transitioned into digital form when the emoji was added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Details
Glyph
👹
Unicode
U+1F479
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f479:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Smileys
Subcategory face-costume
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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