raising hands emoji
An emoji showing two hands raised, palms open, with a medium skin tone, symbolizing celebration, praise, or gratitude.
There are different emoji meanings for raising hands emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Frequently used as a 'Praise the Lord' gesture in religious contexts, or more broadly for celebration, success, or high-fives.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used as a gesture of relief, 'thank you for your hard work' (e.g., in Japan, it's a common gesture of appreciation after a performance), or indicating 'applause'.
- General
- Universally recognized as a gesture of celebration or enthusiastic affirmation.
