This emoji extends beyond just deleting data to abstract meanings like clearing up a misunderstanding or 'ending' a relationship. It can also be used for clearing out unnecessary emotions, like 'clearing the cache.'

The design originally comes from the 'Clear' key on older Japanese mobile phones or electronic devices, used to erase input all at once. Now, it's used as a symbol of a 'fresh start' or 'reset,' making it useful for wrapping up the year or making New Year's resolutions. It's also great for showing that a complex situation has been cleanly resolved.