person standing: medium-light skin tone
A person in a kneeling position, bending one or both knees while resting on the ground or a surface. This specific emoji variant includes a medium-light skin tone modifier.
There are different emoji meanings for person standing: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often associated with prayer (religious contexts), proposals (marriage), or sometimes a sign of defeat or humility in competitive sports.
- East Asian culture
- May also be seen in contexts of deep respect, apology, or traditional greetings, besides prayer or supplication.