Leftwards Hand Emoji 🫲
| Name | Leftwards Hand |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :leftwards_hand: |
| Unicode | U+1FAF2 |
| Also known as | hand, handshake, hold, left, leftward, leftwards, reach, shake |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Leftwards Hand emoji - click to copy.
What does the Leftwards Hand emoji 🫲 mean?
This is a hand extended toward the left with an open palm, mirroring the rightwards hand. It's used for reaching out, offering, or pointing something out on the left. Its main job is completing a handshake gesture when placed beside the rightwards hand.
How people use Leftwards Hand 🫲
People use it to gesture leftward, hand something over, or build the two-hand handshake combo. Like its mirror twin, it's a newer addition, so it comes across as deliberate rather than reflexive.
- Pass it over here 🫲
- 🫱🫲 nice doing business with you
- Check the link on the left 🫲
Leftwards Hand emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the 🫲 emoji mean?
It's a hand reaching toward the left with an open palm, used to offer, reach out, or gesture leftward. It pairs with the rightwards hand to form a handshake.
What's the difference between 🫲 and 🫱?
They're mirror images: 🫲 points left and 🫱 points right. Put them together as 🫱🫲 to create a handshake.
How to copy and paste the Leftwards Hand emoji
Tap the Copy button or the 🫲 above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.