The "( ≧艸≦* )" emote or "Containing Laugh" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to express laughter or amusement. It features a face with closed eyes and an open mouth, with the hands placed on either side of the face as if to contain the laughter.
- Relief & Amusement:
"Phew, I thought I lost my phone for a second there. ( ≧艸≦* )" - "Wow, this view is breathtaking! ( ≧艸≦* )"
- Surprise & Amusement:
"I can't believe you remembered my favorite song! ( ≧艸≦* )"
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