The "(-｡- ;)" emote or "Sweating Man" emote is a Japanese emoticon commonly used to express nervousness, embarrassment, or anxiety. It typically features a face with closed eyes, a furrowed brow, and drops of sweat on the forehead. The semicolon represents a bead of sweat.
- Embarrassment & Regret:
"I shouldn't have eaten that entire pizza by myself...now I feel sick (-｡- ;) " - Embarrassment & Humiliation:
"I accidentally spilled food all over myself in the cafeteria...everyone was staring (-｡- ;) " - Nervousness & Anticipation:
"I'm so nervous but excited for my first day at my new job! (-｡- ;) "
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