raising hands
Two hands raised in the air, palms facing forward, with fingers splayed. It depicts an upward-reaching gesture.
There are different emoji meanings for raising hands in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express triumph, excitement, or a 'put your hands in the air' call to action during celebrations or music.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used similarly for joy and success, but also sometimes interpreted as a 'banzai' gesture (a Japanese cheer for long life or triumph) or in a broader sense of excitement.
- Religious contexts
- In some Christian contexts, it might be interpreted as hands raised in worship or praise.
