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Widely embraced as a positive, normalized symbol of WLW relationships; used openly and proudly across social platforms by queer Gen Z women.

Rarely used openly due to social and legal stigma around same-sex relationships; may be used discreetly in private chats or urban queer spaces.

Largely avoided in public digital spaces due to legal and social prohibitions; may appear in private or anonymous queer accounts.

Universally recognized as a symbol of same-sex female romantic love; interpretation varies widely based on regional cultural attitudes.

Extremely rare in public usage due to strong social conservatism and legal restrictions; confined to private digital spaces.

Seldom used publicly; may appear in urban, educated circles online but carries significant social risk in broader usage.

Usage is limited and carefully navigated due to censorship and social stigma; sometimes used in private chats within underground LGBTQ+ communities.

Used within Japan's active LGBTQ+ community and yuri (WLW) fan communities; relatively more accepted than in other Asian contexts.

Growing usage among younger, progressive South Koreans in online queer spaces despite broader societal conservatism.

Openly used and celebrated given Taiwan's progressive stance as the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.

Used in LGBTQ+ digital spaces; the community has faced increasing restrictions but the emoji remains a symbol of resilience.

Used in urban, online Filipino LGBTQ+ spaces; the Philippines has a complex mix of strong Catholic influence and relatively visible queer culture.

Rarely used openly due to strong religious and social conservatism; confined to private queer digital spaces.

Used in Thailand's visible and relatively accepted LGBTQ+ community, particularly among younger, urban populations.

Increasingly used among urban Vietnamese youth in queer spaces, though broader societal acceptance remains limited.

Rarely used publicly due to legal and religious prohibitions; may appear in private chats or anonymous online queer communities.

Effectively unused in public digital spaces due to strict legal and religious prohibitions against same-sex relationships.

Rarely used in public due to legal prohibitions; may appear in expat or underground digital queer communities.

Avoided in public digital contexts due to strong social and legal stigma; confined to anonymous or private usage.

Used in Turkey's urban LGBTQ+ community, though increasing social and political pressure has pushed usage more into private digital spaces.

Essentially absent from public digital spaces; any usage is highly discreet and confined to private or anonymous platforms.

Rarely used openly due to significant legal and social prohibitions; confined to discreet private digital spaces.

Used openly in South Africa's constitutionally protected and relatively visible LGBTQ+ community, particularly in urban areas.

Widely used and celebrated; both the UK and Ireland have strong LGBTQ+ rights movements and visible WLW communities.

Used openly in France's liberal social culture; represents romantic love between women in a country known for progressive LGBTQ+ rights.

Actively used in Germany's well-established LGBTQ+ community, especially in cities like Berlin known for queer culture.

Used openly in Spain given its strong LGBTQ+ rights history; less openly in Italy where LGBTQ+ rights are more contested but growing.

Widely used in Brazil's large and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, particularly during Carnival and Pride events despite political tensions.

Used in Mexico's growing LGBTQ+ visibility movement, especially in urban centers like Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Usage varies significantly across Latin America, from open celebration in progressive urban centers to careful discretion in conservative regions.

Openly used and normalized across both countries given their progressive LGBTQ+ rights landscapes and high social acceptance.