The "|･ω･｀)" emote, also known as the "Hiding #1" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that represents someone peeking out from behind a wall or object. The "･ω･｀" part of the emote represents the person's head and the parenthesis and vertical bar represent the wall or object they are hiding behind. It is often used to convey shyness, playfulness, or a desire to hide or avoid something.