person bowing: medium skin tone
A person kneeling on the ground with their head bowing low, often depicted with hands together in front. The 1F3FD variation represents a medium skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for person bowing: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Usually interpreted as a deep apology or showing intense respect. Less common in everyday digital communication unless for dramatic effect.
- East Asian culture
- Commonly understood as a deep bow (dogeza in Japan) to show deepest apology, gratitude, or request. Highly formal and serious.