The "@(・-・ )@" emote or "Rare Monkey" emote is a Japanese emoticon commonly used to express a sense of surprise, confusion, or awkwardness. It features a monkey face with two large eyes and a small mouth, surrounded by parentheses and asterisks to create the appearance of arms and ears. The emoticon has gained popularity on social media platforms and messaging apps, particularly in Japan and among anime and manga fans.
- Embarrassment & Shame:
"I accidentally spilled coffee on myself during the meeting @(・-・)@" - Disappointment & Regret:
"I should have studied harder for that exam @(・-・)@" - Fear & Terror:
"I'm too scared to go on that rollercoaster @(・-・)@"
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