Bear

A round-faced brown bear with small ears and a friendly cartoon appearance.

The 🐻 Bear emoji typically represents the animal itself—especially brown bears, grizzlies, or generic teddy bear-like creatures. It's often used to symbolize strength, wilderness, coziness, or even stubbornness. In online culture, it can also be a reference to bears in the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in gay subculture. Sometimes, it's simply used to express someone being in "hibernation mode" or feeling sleepy.