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Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese
interface designer, designed the
first set of emojis, which were
released in 1999. Emojis being
a transcription of a Japanese
term, stands for e=picture,
mo=write, and ji=character.
They are graphical symbols with
predefined names and codes,
representing facial expressions,
emotions/feelings, gestures/ body
expressions, activities, and a
wide range of objects, including
animals, plants, and food.
Emojis owe similar neurological
responses to face-to-face
communication, thus add extra
emotional and contextual value
to communication. Moreover,
emojis assist in conversation
management by enriching the
attractiveness of the message
and fostering interpersonal Figure 3: Emojis
relationships. In addition, as a
visual language, emoji transcends
the language barriers, making it Emojis have now become an indispensable element of modern culture.
easier for non-English speakers The cute smiley faces are already transforming how people interact, with
to use English dominant social messaging apps replacing predictive text with emojis.
media platforms such as Twitter,
Instagram, and Facebook.

In addition, as a
visual language,

emoji transcends
the language
barriers, making

it easier for
non-English

speakers to
use English
dominant social

media platforms
such as Twitter,

Instagram, and
Facebook.

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