⬅
left arrow
Unicode: 2B05
Description
A thick, bold arrow pointing left.
Group:
Symbols > arrow
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, directional, typically used to indicate movement, direction, or a 'back' action.
Backstory
This emoji is part of the Unicode 'Arrows' block. It's a fundamental directional symbol, widely used in user interfaces and maps to signify 'back', 'previous', or 'turn left'.
Usage Examples
- Navigation: 'Turn left here ⬅️'
- User Interface: 'Go back to the previous page ⬅️'
- Instruction: 'Point to the left table ⬅️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as 'left' or 'back'.
East Asian culture:
Same as Western culture, universal directional meaning.