Meaning
The 🫲 emoji depicts a hand facing left with the palm visible, used to denote a leftward direction or a gesture inviting attention or movement toward the left.
Common Uses
- Pointing to text or objects on the left side.
- Indicating direction in conversations or instructions.
- Highlighting previous messages or content.
- Gestures implying offering or showing something located leftward.
- Used in user interfaces as a symbol for navigation left.
Examples
Check this out 🫲
Move left 🫲 to continue
Refer back to the previous point 🫲
🛒Beyond the screen: Express yourself beyond the screen.
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Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1FAF2, introduced around Unicode 13.0. Displays a left-facing open palm. Supports skin tone modifiers to reflect different skin colors.
FAQ
What does the 🫲 emoji mean?
It represents a hand facing left to indicate direction or gesture.
How is the 🫲 emoji used?
Commonly used to point left, show direction, or highlight leftward content.
Does the meaning of the 🫲 emoji change by context?
Its basic meaning is consistent, but context may emphasize navigation, focus, or invitation gestures.
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CodepointU+1FAF2
Shortcode:leftwards_hand:
“Represents a hand pointing leftwards, often indicating direction or gesture.”