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.
- Disappointment & Regret:
"I should have listened to my gut feeling, now I'm stuck in traffic (つ﹏< 。)" - Disbelief & Shock:
"I can't believe my favorite band broke up, this is devastating (つ﹏< 。)" - Pain & Suffering:
"My chronic illness is acting up again, it's so painful (つ﹏< 。)"
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