The "( / 。\)" emote or "Shy and Depressed" emote is a Japanese emoticon that represents someone feeling shy, anxious, or sad. The forward slash and backslash represent arms covering the face, while the curved line and dot represent eyes and a mouth that are downturned. It is often used online to express feelings of vulnerability or insecurity.
- Humiliation & Despondency:
"I can't believe I did that in front of everyone...( / 。\) " - Despondency & Withdrawal:
"I don't feel like talking to anyone right now...( / 。\) " - Self-consciousness & Sadness:
"I don't like the way I look...( / 。\) "
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