person bowing Emoji

๐Ÿ™‡ ยท U+1F647 ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the person bowing emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When expressing remorse, respect, or mindfulness, individuals often reach for the person bowing emoji, which is defined as a representation of a person with their head bowed down, typically in a gesture of apology, gratitude, or devotion. This emoji can be used figuratively to convey a sense of regret or contrition, as well as to express admiration or appreciation for something. In some contexts, it is also associated with mindfulness and meditation practices, symbolizing a state of calmness and introspection. Additionally, the person bowing emoji can be used to convey a sense of humility or deference.

person bowing in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

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How the person bowing emoji is used

The tone in which the person bowing emoji is used can vary greatly, ranging from sincere and heartfelt to sarcastic or ironic, depending on the platform and audience. In texting and social media captions, this emoji is often used to add a touch of humor or whimsy to an apology or expression of gratitude. On platforms like TikTok and in online comments, the person bowing emoji may be used to express admiration for a particular skill or talent, or to poke fun at a mistake or failure. The emoji's meaning and usage can also differ across generations and cultural contexts, with some groups using it more frequently or in more nuanced ways.

person bowing emoji examples

How to copy the person bowing emoji

To use the person bowing 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+1F647), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about person bowing

Also known as

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person bowing emoji on different platforms

How the person bowing emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
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Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
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person bowing Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ™‡
Nameperson bowing
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F647
Shortcode:person_bowing:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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person bowing Emoji FAQ

What does the person bowing emoji mean?

When expressing remorse, respect, or mindfulness, individuals often reach for the person bowing emoji, which is defined as a representation of a person with their head bowed down, typically in a gesture of apology, gratitude, or devotion. This emoji can be used figuratively to convey a sense of regret or contrition, as well as to express admiration or appreciation for something.

How do I copy and paste the person bowing emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ™‡ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the person bowing emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F647, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :person_bowing:.

What are other names for the person bowing emoji?

People also search for the person bowing emoji as apology, ask, beg, bow, bowing.

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