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🙌

Raising Hands Emoji

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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F64C
1F64C
Emoji Name
raising hands
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
raisinghandscelebrationhooray

🙌 Meaning and Explanation

The 🙌 emoji depicts two hands raised in the air, with the palms facing forward. This gesture is commonly used to express celebration, praise, and excitement. It is often referred to as the "praise hands" emoji.

It can also be used to show support or to say "hallelujah!"

🙌 How to Use

This emoji is used in a variety of positive contexts:

  1. Celebration and Joy: To celebrate good news, an achievement, or a happy event.
  2. Praise and Worship: To show adoration or to praise someone or something.
  3. Excitement: To express enthusiasm and anticipation.
  4. Agreement and Support: To show strong agreement or support for an idea.

🙌 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global Celebration, praise, excitement Widely understood as a positive and celebratory gesture.
United States "Praise hands," "hallelujah" Strongly associated with expressions of joy and praise, sometimes with a religious connotation.
Japan Banzai! Can be used to mean "Banzai!", a traditional Japanese cheer of celebration.
Misunderstandings Some people may mistake this emoji for a high-five, but it is more commonly interpreted as a gesture of praise.

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