folded hands: medium-dark skin tone
A person with hands pressed together in a prayer or pleading gesture, with a dark skin tone. The gesture often conveys gratitude, request, or respect.
There are different emoji meanings for folded hands: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for prayer, thanks (especially 'thank you prayer hands'), or as a 'please' or 'begging' gesture. Sometimes misinterpreted as a high-five.
- East Asian culture
- Widely recognized as a 'gassho' (合掌) gesture, signifying prayer, greeting, apology, or gratitude, especially in Buddhist contexts. In Japan, it's also a common gesture for 'please' or 'thank you.'
