↙
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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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.