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.
- Sadness & Loss:
"My cat passed away and I miss him so much (つ﹏< 。)" - Loneliness & Isolation:
"I feel like no one understands me, I'm so alone (つ﹏< 。)" - Shock & Disbelief:
"I can't believe this just happened, it feels surreal (つ﹏< 。)"
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