down-right arrow Emoji
↘️ · U+2198 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the down-right arrow emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, the down-right arrow emoji ↘️ indicates direction or movement to the southeast, often used in maps, navigation, or signage, whereas figuratively and in slang, it can signify a decline, downturn, or redirection, such as a decrease in mood, performance, or interest, and is also used to represent the southeast direction in a more abstract sense, like in giving directions or describing something's position. This emoji can be used to convey a sense of change in direction or a shift in focus. In some contexts, it may also imply a loss or a downward trend. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
How the down-right arrow emoji is used
Texting and messaging apps are common platforms where the down-right arrow emoji is used, often in conjunction with other emojis to convey a sense of direction or movement, and its tone can range from neutral and informative to humorous or ironic, depending on the conversation and the user's intent. On social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, this emoji may be used in captions or comments to add a visual element to a post or to provide additional context, and its usage can vary across different age groups and online communities. The down-right arrow emoji can also be used in a more literal sense in online forums or discussions about navigation, geography, or transportation. Its usage is often straightforward and easy to understand, making it a versatile and useful emoji in digital communication.
down-right arrow emoji examples
- just took a wrong turn and now I'm heading ↘️ into unknown territory
- my mood has been going ↘️ all day after that bad news
How to copy the down-right arrow emoji
To use the down-right arrow emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2198 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
down-right arrow emoji on different platforms
How the down-right arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



down-right arrow Emoji Details
| Emoji | ↘️ |
| Name | down-right arrow |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+2198 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :down_right_arrow: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
down-right arrow Emoji FAQ
Literally, the down-right arrow emoji ↘️ indicates direction or movement to the southeast, often used in maps, navigation, or signage, whereas figuratively and in slang, it can signify a decline, downturn, or redirection, such as a decrease in mood, performance, or interest, and is also used to represent the southeast direction in a more abstract sense, like in giving directions or describing something's position. This emoji can be used to convey a sense of change in direction or a shift in focus.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ↘️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+2198 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :down_right_arrow:.
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