Cross-cultural Study of Chinese and Japanese Users' Understanding of Emojis

Abstract

This study explores the differences in emoji interpretation between Chinese and Japanese users, focusing on the influence of culture on digital communication. Responses from 25 participants were collected through a questionnaire distributed on Twitter and WeChat, which included personal information, social media use and understanding of emoji. The results of the study showed that although Chinese and Japanese users perceived certain emoji similarly, there were differences in the interpretation of other emoji. These results emphasize the importance of cultural context in emoji use and provide valuable insights into cross-cultural communication.