what origin is an emoji
Origin of EMOJI. borrowed from Japanese, literally, â pictograph, â from e â picture, drawing â + moji â letter, character â. First Known Use: 1997. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis.rigin of EMOJI. borrowed from Japanese, literally, â pictograph, â from e â picture, drawing â + moji â letter, character â. First Known Use: 1997. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis.