ear emoji
Use the ear emoji to represent the sense of hearing, an ear with a hearing aid, or to signify listening closely. This ear emoji specifically depicts a medium-light skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for ear emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with prayer (religious connotations), begging, showing extreme respect (e.g., knighting ceremonies), or surrender.
- East Asian culture
- Can represent 'dogeza' (éæ) - a deep bow of apology or respect, or reverence towards deities and elders.
- Buddhism and Hinduism
- Commonly used to depict prostration as a form of worship, deep respect, or meditation.
