๐ Person Bowing Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ | Person Bowing | Shows a person bowing as a sign of respect or apology | People & Body | U+1F647 | :person_bowing: |
Meaning
The ๐ emoji represents a person bowing deeply, commonly used to show respect, apology, or gratitude in a formal manner.
Common Uses
- Expressing an apology or regret in messages.
- Showing respect or reverence in conversation.
- Indicating gratitude or thanks politely.
- Depicting formal greetings or farewells.
- Used in contexts referring to Japanese or East Asian cultural gestures.
Examples
Sorry for the mistake ๐
Thank you very much ๐
Please accept my apologies ๐
Related Emojis
- ๐ Folded Hands: Represents prayer or thanks but not a bow.
- ๐ Person Gesturing OK: Shows approval, distinct from bowing.
- ๐ Person Raising Hand: Indicates asking or volunteering, unlike bowing.
- ๐ง Person Kneeling: Different posture indicating submission or rest.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F647. Added around Unicode 6.0. Platforms render this as a person bowing forward with head down. Supports skin tone modifiers to reflect diverse appearances.
FAQ
What does the ๐ emoji mean?
A person bowing as a sign of respect, apology, or gratitude.
How is the ๐ emoji used?
Commonly to express apologies, thanks, or respectful greetings in messages.
Does the meaning of the ๐ emoji change by context?
Its core intent stays consistent but can vary between formal apology, respect, or gratitude depending on conversation.
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