Ogre emoji meaning
People send it to express mock fury, call someone a 'monster' jokingly, or mark Halloween and scary-story content. Example: 'my boss is such a ๐น today' or 'this horror movie gave me ๐น vibes'. It is often paired with ๐บ (tengu mask) since both represent Japanese folklore masks.
The official Unicode name for ๐น is ogre. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the costumed & creatures subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as creature, devil, face, fairy, fairytale, fantasy, mask, monster.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐น on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type ogre.
- Tap ๐น to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐น on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "ogre". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐น from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐น on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "ogre" and click ๐น.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐น on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "ogre" and double-click ๐น. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐น in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐น from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐น in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 👹 |
| HTML hex | 👹 |
CSS content | "\1F479" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F479}" |
| Python | "\U0001F479" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%91%B9 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :japanese_ogre: |
Because ๐น is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ogre emoji mean? +
A horned, fanged red ogre mask face from Japanese folklore, used to show anger, monstrous behavior, or playful scariness. Its official Unicode name is "ogre".
Is ๐น an insult? +
It can be used playfully or as a light jab to call someone grumpy or monstrous, but it is rarely meant as a serious insult.
What is the difference between ๐น and ๐บ? +
๐น is the ogre mask (oni), usually red with horns and fangs, while ๐บ is the tengu mask, a long-nosed goblin, both from Japanese folklore.
How do I get the ogre emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "ogre". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐น from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐น? +
The ogre emoji is U+1F479. In HTML use 👹.
Why does ๐น look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐น looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.