person bowing
A person kneeling with bowed head and joined hands, often used to express apology, respect, or regret.
There are different emoji meanings for person bowing in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly understood as a gesture of apology or begging, sometimes used playfully. Less frequently associated with deep religious prayer in informal contexts.
- East Asian culture
- Strongly associated with deep apologies (gomen nasai in Japan), profound respect, or prayer. Can also be used to 'beg' for something playfully.
