The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Turbocharge Quiz” for February 3, 2025. Let us know in the comments if you find any incorrect answers.
Emojis are everywhere! Take our quiz to learn about their origins and meanings.
Question 1: Who is known as the creator of the first set of digital emojis?
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Steve Jobs
- Shigetaka Kurita
Correct Answer: Shigetaka Kurita
Fact: The creator of the first set of digital emojis is Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese designer who developed them in 1999 while working for NTT DoCoMo, a Japanese telecommunications company. Kurita designed a set of 176 pixelated emojis (12×12 pixels) to be used on the company’s i-mode mobile internet platform. These emojis laid the foundation for the modern emoji culture used worldwide today.
Question 2: What does the word “emoji” mean in Japanese?
- Digital smile
- Picture character
- Happy face
Correct Answer: Picture character
Fact: The word “emoji” comes from Japanese, where “e” means “picture” and “moji” means “character.” Together, “emoji” translates to “picture character.” The term reflects the visual nature of emojis, which are small images or symbols used to express emotions, ideas, or objects in digital communication. Emojis were first popularized in Japan before becoming a global phenomenon.
Question 3: What word is used in Japan to describe emotes created with punctuation and Japanese characters?
- Emoji
- Kaomoji
- Kanji
Correct Answer: Kaomoji
Fact: In Japan, the word “kaomoji” is used to describe emotes created with punctuation and Japanese characters. Kaomoji are text-based emoticons that often express emotions using a combination of symbols, letters, and numbers. Unlike Western emoticons, which are often viewed sideways, kaomoji are typically upright and incorporate a wider range of characters. They are widely used in Japanese online communication to convey feelings and reactions.
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