hand raised emoji
A man raising one hand, depicted with a medium-dark skin tone, often used to signal 'hello,' 'stop,' 'can I help you?,' or to indicate participation. This hand raised emoji communicates a variety of gestures.
There are different emoji meanings for hand raised emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'hello,' 'hi,' 'stop,' or as a question (e.g., 'Can I help you?').
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but can also imply 'wait' or 'hold on,' especially with a slightly more serious expression.