leftwards hand: medium-light skin tone
Unicode sequence representing a hand gesture where the thumb and pinky finger are extended, forming a 'hang loose' or 'shaka' sign, with a medium-light skin tone modifier.
There are different emoji meanings for leftwards hand: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized in surf and beach culture as 'shaka' or 'hang loose,' signaling good vibes, friendship, and calm. Also used interchangeably with 'call me' or 'phone an operator' in some contexts. In American Sign Language, it can be the letter 'Y'.
- Hawaii
- The traditional 'shaka' sign, signifying 'aloha,' peace, compassion, and solidarity. It's a common greeting and gesture of appreciation or thanks.
- Brazil
- Commonly used to mean 'call me' or 'phone me.'
- China
- Can be interpreted as the number six (六).
- Japan
- Might be interpreted as the number six (六), although it is less common than in China.
