Emoji 4
man bowing
Also known as apology, ask, beg, bow, bowing
A man bowing deeply, often used to express apology, respect, or gratitude.
Meaning
The man bowing emoji depicts a male figure bending forward at the waist in a gesture of respect or apology. It is commonly used to convey sincere regret, ask for forgiveness, or show deep appreciation. The posture suggests humility and deference, making it suitable for formal or emotional contexts.
Unicode name
A man bowing, representing a gesture of apology, respect, or gratitude.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design shows a man in a dark suit bowing deeply with hands clasped in front of his chest.
Google
Google's Noto design features a man in a dark suit bowing forward with hands together in a respectful gesture.
Twitter
Twitter's Twemoji depicts a man in a dark suit bowing with hands pressed together in a gesture of apology or respect.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🙇♂️ man bowing belong to?
🙇♂️ man bowing belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🙇♂️ man bowing?
🙇♂️ man bowing was added in Emoji 4. Its codepoint is U+1F647-200D-2642-FE0F, made up of 4 code points.
