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down-right arrow

Down-right arrow indicating direction, decline, or transition.

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Unicode
U+2198
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
Subcategory

Tags

arrowdirectiondown-rightintercardinalsoutheast

Platform Meanings

Apple
A downward-pointing arrow heading to the right, often used to show decrease or direction.
Google
An arrow pointing diagonally down and to the right, commonly representing a drop or downward trend.
Twitter
Used to indicate something is going down or moving in a south-easterly direction.
Unicode Official
A diagonal arrow pointing down and to the right, used to indicate direction or a decrease.

Introduction

The ↘️ (Down-Right Arrow) emoji is a directional symbol that points diagonally toward the lower right. It is commonly used to represent a decrease, decline, or downward trend—especially in contexts like finance, statistics, or data visualization where values are dropping. Beyond numerical contexts, it can also indicate physical direction, such as guiding someone southeast on a map or describing movement in that direction. In casual digital communication, users might employ this emoji to suggest things are 'going downhill' metaphorically, whether referring to mood, performance, or situations. Its interpretation can vary slightly across platforms, but the core idea of downward or declining motion remains consistent. While not typically used to convey strong emotions, it serves a practical role in visual shorthand for trends and navigation.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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