ear Emoji
The 👂 ear emoji represents hearing, listening, or paying attention.
U+1F442
The 👂 emoji shows an ear and is commonly used for messages about hearing and listening. It’s also a helpful visual cue for “listen up” or “pay attention.” Copy it easily using the options on this page.
ear Emoji Meaning
The 👂 (EAR, U+1F442) emoji is most often used to communicate hearing and listening. It can suggest that someone should pay attention, focus on what’s being said, or “I’m listening.” In everyday writing, you may see it alongside phrases about audio, calls, sound, or reminders to be mindful of instructions. It can also be used more broadly to indicate awareness or being attentive to information. Because it’s a simple body icon, it fits well in casual chat, captions, accessibility-themed posts, and UI text where you want a quick “listen” signal without long wording.
Common uses
- •Encouraging someone to listen: “👂 Listen to this!”
- •Highlighting audio or sound-related updates in posts and chats
- •Labeling a feature in apps or websites (e.g., “audio enabled”)
- •Adding emphasis to instructions or announcements (pay attention)
- •Writing accessibility or communication reminders in educational content
Examples
👂 Ear Emoji (U+1F442)
- 👂👂 I’m listening—what did you say?
- 👂Turn the volume up 👂
- 👂👂 Please pay attention to the instructions.
- 👂We’re live now—👂 don’t miss the announcement.
- 👂This lesson includes examples you can 👂 hear clearly.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F442 | |
| HTML Entity | 👂 | |
| HTML Code | 👂 | |
| CSS | \1F442 | |
| Decimal | 128066 |
How to type ear Emoji (👂)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F442 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f442, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 👂 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 👂 mean?
It most commonly means ear/hearing/listening, often used to suggest paying attention or listening to what’s being said.
How do I copy the 👂 emoji for use in code?
You can copy the HTML entity (👂) or the escapes: CSS \\1F442 and JavaScript \\u{1F442}.
Where is the 👂 emoji commonly used?
It’s frequently used in casual messages, captions, and UI text for audio, calls, listening prompts, and attention reminders.
Is there a standard Unicode name and code point for this symbol?
Yes. The Unicode name is EAR and the code point is U+1F442.