Hello, I'm Haru. Today, I'd like to introduce you to 'emoji.' I release new content every Monday, and if you'd like, there are subtitles available in the description box.

From now on, I hope to introduce various things about Japan, such as tourist spots, Japanese language, recommended restaurants, shops, and festivals. I post on Mondays, so I'd be delighted if you could spare just one minute to listen.

Emoji is a type of expressive character depicted through cute illustrations. It can be used from smartphone or computer keyboards and serves as a way to convey emotions that cannot be expressed with just kanji (Chinese characters).

It originated in Japan and is now used worldwide. There are countless emojis, such as faces expressing tremendous laughter, flowers, cakes, and so on.

Emojis allow us to quickly convey emotions that are difficult to express with words, enriching communication. People all over the world, not just in Japan, use emojis.

They are also very useful for communicating with friends from other countries. However, if you misuse emojis, it can lead to misunderstandings. For example, receiving a sad message from someone and responding with a laughing face emoji wouldn't be appropriate.

So, it's essential to consider and respect the other person's culture and emotions, using emojis in appropriate situations.

By combining emojis with words, you can more easily convey the emotions you want to express. However, be careful not to omit too many words, as it can lead to misunderstandings. Balance is important.

Mastering the use of emojis will not only help you communicate with Japanese friends but also with people from various backgrounds, making your interactions more enjoyable.

Lovely emojis have the power to make communication with people all around the world more enjoyable and enriching.

A personal thought for today: 'I wonder if medicine really have meaningful effects?'"