| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↙ | Down-Left Arrow | Indicates direction down and to the left | Symbols | 2199 | :down-left_arrow: |
↙
Meaning
The ↙ emoji is a diagonal arrow pointing downward and to the left. It visually signifies movement or direction in that orientation.
Common Uses
- Showing directional movement in user interfaces or maps.
- Indicating a decrease or downward trend combined with sideways movement.
- Guiding attention to content positioned down-left on a page or screen.
- Representing backward or retrograde motion diagonally.
Examples
Let's meet here ↙
Sales are trending ↙ this quarter.
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Related Emojis
- ⬇️ Down Arrow: points straight down, not diagonal.
- ↘️ Down-Right Arrow: diagonal arrow pointing down-right.
- ↖️ Up-Left Arrow: diagonal arrow pointing up-left, opposite direction.
- ↙️- Used to visually direct or indicate movement in the opposite diagonal directions for contrast.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+2199, introduced around Unicode 1.1.0. Appears consistently across platforms as a black diagonal arrow pointing down-left in the Symbols block. No skin tone variations available.
FAQ
What does the ↙ emoji mean?
The ↙ emoji indicates a diagonal direction down and left.
How is the ↙ emoji used?
It is used to show directional movement, guide attention, or represent downward-left progression.
Does the meaning of the ↙ emoji change by context?
Its core meaning is directional, but context may imply trends, navigation, or emphasis on position.