white cane
Unicode: 1F9AF
Description
A person kneeling on one knee, facing slightly to the side with arms bent as if in a thoughtful or submissive pose. The gender and specific action (e.g., proposal, prayer, meditation) can vary.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent reverence, respect, prayer, supplication, proposal, meditation, protest, or deep thought.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a push for more inclusive and diverse representations of people, allowing for a wider range of activities and poses.
Usage Examples
- To propose marriage: 'Will you marry me? kneeling_person'
- To show deep respect or reverence: 'Bowing to the master kneeling_person'
- To symbolize prayer or meditation: 'Finding peace in a moment of reflection kneeling_person'
- To depict protest or solidarity: 'United in our stance kneeling_person'
- To represent a specific action in sports: 'Taking a knee during the national anthem kneeling_person'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently associated with proposals (marriage), prayer, or acts of protest (e.g., kneeling during anthems).
East Asian culture:
Can be seen in contexts of traditional greetings, respect for elders, or specific martial arts poses.
Religious contexts:
Often used to depict prayer or worship across various religions.