U+1F64C • People & Body
Raising Hands Emoji
Meaning
Two hands raised in the air, celebrating success or another joyous event.
Originally animated to show hands being raised, as might be done along with the the exclamation Banzai! in Japan. Now more commonly only shows the hands in the air.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F64C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | raising hands |
| Shortcode | :raising-hands: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | hands |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🙌 Raising Hands emoji mean?
Two hands raised in the air, celebrating success or another joyous event. Originally animated to show hands being raised, as might be done along with the the exclamation Banzai! in Japan. Now more commonly only shows the hands in the air.
How do I copy the 🙌 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🙌) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Raising Hands?
The Unicode for the Raising Hands emoji is U+1F64C.
On which platforms can I use the 🙌 emoji?
You can use the Raising Hands emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Raising Hands Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🙌"
"I'm so relieved 🙌"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🙌"
Comments: "This is literally me 🙌"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🙌"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🙌💦 (emphasized relief)
🙌😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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