man bowing: light skin tone
A person kneeling on the ground, bowing their head in a gesture of submission, apology, or deep respect. This specific sequence (1F647 1F3FB 200D 2642 FE0F) indicates a man with light skin tone making this gesture.
There are different emoji meanings for man bowing: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to express regret, apology, or exasperation ('facepalm' without the hand), sometimes playfully for 'I submit'.
- East Asian culture
- Carries more significant weight, often used for heartfelt apologies (dogeza), deep gratitude, or profound reverence.