raised hand
A raised hand with the palm facing forward, fingers and thumb extended upwards.
There are different emoji meanings for raised hand in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'stop', 'talk to the hand', 'hello', 'goodbye', or a high-five, especially in informal contexts.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used similarly for 'stop' or 'hi', but also to indicate 'wait' or 'give me a moment' in some contexts. In some anime/manga, it's used to indicate 'thank you for your hard work' (otsukaresama).
