The "ヘ(*。*)ノ" emote, also known as the "hand up" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that depicts a person raising their hand in greeting or excitement. The "ヘ" represents the arm and hand, while the asterisks and dots represent the fingers and palm. The "ノ" at the end represents the body of the person. It is commonly used online to express happiness, excitement, or acknowledgement.