U+1F47A "👺" Japanese Goblin Unicode Character

U+1F47A "👺" Japanese Goblin is a visual representation of a Tengu, a mythical creature from Japanese folklore often depicted with a long, phallic nose and a red, scowling face, symbolizing a mischievous or protective mountain spirit. This emoji is typically used in digital communication to express anger, mischief, or a trickster-like demeanor, drawing on its cultural associations with chaos and supernatural power. Its design varies slightly across platforms but consistently retains the key attributes of a menacing grin, sharp eyes, and the distinctive elongated nose that sets it apart from other oni or ogre-like figures. The character belongs to the Emotions and Emoticons block of the Unicode Standard and was added to support a broader range of cultural symbols in modern text and messaging.