🙇♂ Man Bowing Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🙇♂ | Man Bowing | Sign of respect, apology, or gratitude | People & Body | 1F647 200D 2642 | :man_bowing: |
Meaning
The man bowing emoji depicts a man bending forward in a bow, a gesture conveying respect, apology, or thanks, commonly interpreted in social and cultural settings.
Common Uses
- Expressing apology or regret in a polite way.
- Showing gratitude or appreciation formally.
- Depicting respect or submission in conversations.
- Used in contexts related to Japanese or other Asian cultural manners.
- Emphasizing humility or asking for forgiveness.
Examples
Sorry for the mistake 🙇♂
Thank you so much for your help 🙇♂
I will follow your advice 🙇♂
Related Emojis
- 🙇♀ Woman Bowing: Same gesture but representing a woman.
- 🙏 Folded Hands: Often shows prayer or thankfulness, less formal bow.
- 🙅♂ Man Gesturing No: Represents refusal, contrasting submission with denial.
- 🤝 Handshake: Signifies agreement or greeting without bowing.
Technical Notes
The emoji combines codepoints 1F647 (person bowing) with 200D (zero width joiner) and 2642 (male sign). Introduced around Unicode 8.0 (2015), it supports five skin tone modifiers. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows a man bowing.
FAQ
What does the 🙇♂ emoji mean?
It represents a man bowing to express respect, apology, or thanks.
How is the 🙇♂ emoji used?
It is commonly used to apologize, show gratitude, or indicate respectful submission.
Does the meaning of the 🙇♂ emoji change by context?
Its meaning can shift subtly depending on cultural setting or conversation tone but generally involves respect or apology.
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