The "(つ﹏<。)" emote, also known as the "It Hurts Dude" emote, is a popular Japanese emoticon used to convey sadness, pain, or discomfort. It features a face with closed eyes and a downturned mouth, with a small tear drop on one side of the face.
- Embarrassment & Discomfort:
"I accidentally called my teacher 'mom' in class today (つ﹏< 。)" - Guilt & Regret:
"I shouldn't have said those things, now I feel guilty (つ﹏< 。)" - Fear & Anxiety:
"I'm scared to go to the dentist, I hate needles (つ﹏< 。)"
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