man bowing: medium-light skin tone
A person bowing deeply, facing forward, with light skin tone, and specifically representing a man. This emoji depicts a gesture of deep respect, apology, or gratitude.
There are different emoji meanings for man bowing: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Less common as a daily gesture, often used for exaggerated apologies, deep respect in formal settings, or when referring to Japanese customs.
- East Asian culture
- Especially in Japan and Korea, bowing is a common form of greeting, apology, gratitude, and showing respect, with different depths of bow conveying varying levels of formality.
- Other cultures
- In some martial arts or spiritual practices, bowing is also a sign of respect or humility.
