The "( -^〇^-)" emote, also known as the "Yawning Guy" emote, is a Japanese emoticon commonly used to express tiredness or boredom. The two hyphens represent closed eyes, the caret symbol represents a mouth, and the circles represent cheeks. The overall expression is meant to convey a sleepy or uninterested demeanor.
- Shock & Exhaustion:
"I just found out my best friend is moving across the country...( -^〇^-)" - Annoyance & Sleepiness:
"My neighbor's dog won't stop barking and I have an early morning tomorrow...( -^〇^-)" - Disinterest & Fatigue:
"I'm sorry, I just can't get into this movie. Maybe it's because I'm so tired...( -^〇^-)"
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