person bowing: medium-dark skin tone
A person bowing deeply, with hands pressed together in front. The medium-dark skin tone variation indicates a specific skin color.
There are different emoji meanings for person bowing: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- East Asian cultures (especially Japan and Korea)
- The bow is a fundamental gesture of respect, apology, and greeting. The depth of the bow conveys different levels of formality or sincerity.
- Western cultures
- Less common as a direct greeting or apology, but understood as a sign of deep respect or deference, often in formal or theatrical contexts. Its usage in digital communication might be more to convey a profound level of 'thank you' or 'sorry'.