folded hands
Two hands pressed together, fingers pointing upwards, in a gesture commonly associated with prayer or gratitude.
There are different emoji meanings for folded hands in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used for prayer, thanks, or as a pleading gesture ('fingers crossed').
- East Asian culture
- Commonly used for 'please' or 'thank you' (gassho/wai), especially in Buddhist contexts, or as a sign of respect.