The "(/｡＼)" emote or "Kid Scared Arms" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to convey fear, shock, or anxiety. It features two vertical lines representing arms raised in front of the face with a small circle or "o" representing the head between them. The forward slashes and backward slashes represent the hands.
- Elation & Panic:
"I just got a promotion at work, but now I have more responsibilities. （ /｡＼)" - Pleasure & Trepidation:
"I'm excited to try this new restaurant, but what if I don't like the food? （ /｡＼)" - Trepidation & Fright:
"I'm about to watch a horror movie and I know I won't be able to sleep afterwards...（ /｡＼)"
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