person bowing emoji
The person bowing emoji, with medium skin tone, depicts a figure kneeling with their head bowed low. This emoji is often used to show respect, apology, or deep reverence.
There are different emoji meanings for person bowing emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Usually interpreted as a deep apology or showing intense respect. Less common in everyday digital communication unless for dramatic effect.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly understood as a deep bow (dogeza in Japan) to show deepest apology, gratitude, or request. Highly formal and serious.