runner emoji
The runner emoji depicts a man walking or running to the right with a medium-dark skin tone, indicating movement or direction. This emoji is part of a ZWJ sequence for a male runner, often used to symbolize running, movement, or an active lifestyle.
There are different emoji meanings for runner emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for literal 'going right', 'moving forward', or indicating a next step. The gender and skin tone modifiers are used for specific representation.
- East Asian culture
- Similar literal interpretations of direction and movement. May also be used in contexts like 'next page' or 'proceed to...'. The gendered and skin-toned variant is used for specific visual representation.
