down-left arrow
Unicode: 2199 FE0F
Description
A diagonal arrow pointing from the bottom-left to the top-right. The 'FE0F' is a variation selector that ensures it's displayed as an emoji.
Group:
Symbols > arrow
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, but can imply movement, direction, growth, or an upward trend depending on context.
Backstory
The 'North East Arrow' (↗️) is part of basic arrow symbols introduced in Unicode. Its use as an emoji became prevalent with the rise of instant messaging and digital interfaces where graphical arrows are common for navigation or indicating status.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a positive trend: 'Sales are going up! ↗️'
- Showing direction: 'The entrance is this way ↗️'
- Representing growth: 'Our company's future is looking bright ↗️'
- As a symbol of progress: 'Moving on up! ↗️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for upward trends, growth, positive movement, or simply indicating 'next' or 'forward' in a graphical context.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often indicating progress, 'go up', or a positive shift.