This hand sign represents “I love you” in American Sign Language. It is formed by combining the handshapes for the letters I, L, and Y: the raised pinky finger represents the letter I; the extended thumb and index finger form the letter L; and the thumb together with the pinky reflects the handshape for the letter Y.
You are sending a warm, affectionate message to someone you care about.
Always got love for you 🤟
In Japan, this hand gesture is very commonly seen in the works of manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, such as Ranma ½ and Inuyasha. It appears repeatedly as a visual motif in character interactions. If you are familiar with her works, you have very likely encountered this gesture before.
As a fan of Ranma ½, you are posting a playful reference to the series on social media.
Guess who’s back? ♂🪣💦 ♀️🤟🤟
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