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🙇🙇 Person Bowing Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F647

Represents bowing in respect or apology.

Released in First introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🙇 Person Bowing emoji represents a person bowing their head, typically used to convey respect, gratitude, or apologies. In many cultures, this gesture of bowing is a sign of deep humility or reverence. It reflects sentiments such as submission, formal greetings, or acknowledgment."

Symbolism

Respect: Often used in formal greetings, indicating deep respect or reverence.
Apology: Represents a sincere apology or taking responsibility for a mistake.
Gratitude: Can be used to show deep gratitude or acknowledgment for someone's help or kindness.

Common Usage Scenarios

To formally greet someone, especially in situations where respect is important.
When apologizing to someone for a mistake, particularly in formal or serious contexts.
To express deep gratitude or acknowledgment for a favor or kind gesture.

Usage Examples in Conversation

🙇 I'm so sorry for any inconvenience caused. It won't happen again.

Thank you so much for helping me with the project 🙇. I truly appreciate it.

Please accept my deepest respect and apologies for the misunderstanding 🙇.

🙇 A thousand thanks for all your hard work and dedication!

🙇 I greet you with great respect and honor.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use the 🙇 emoji in formal messages or when showing deep respect. It's especially suitable for serious or heartfelt apologies.
In casual conversations, this emoji may seem overly formal, so be mindful when using it with close friends or in lighthearted contexts.
Avoid overusing 🙇 in scenarios where it might not be appropriate, such as jokes or casual banter—it can give the wrong impression.

Related Emojis

🙏

Folded Hands

Often used to convey prayer, gratitude, or thanks. It shares the respectful tone with the 🙇 emoji.

😔

Pensive Face

Shows sadness or remorse and can be paired with 🙇 in heartfelt apologies.

😓

Downcast Face with Sweat

Expresses feelings of stress or regret, complementing the 🙇 emoji in apology scenarios.

😌

Relieved Face

Conveys relief, often after expressing an apology or gratitude, making it a good pair with 🙇.

🤝

Handshake

Represents agreement, respect, and mutual understanding, similar to the 🙇 gesture.

🧎

Person Kneeling

A gesture similar to 🙇 but expresses even more humility or submission.

👋

Waving Hand

A friendly greeting gesture that can be used before or after bowing to enhance the message of respect.

🙌

Raising Hands

Used for celebrations or expressing thanks, often in response to receiving help like with 🙇.

🤲

Palms Up Together

Represents an offering or request, aligning well with certain formal or submissive uses of 🙇.

😇

Smiling Face with Halo

Symbolizes innocence and can emphasize a sincere apology or expression of gratitude when paired with 🙇.