The (^་།^) emote or Happy Injured Face emote is a Japanese emoticon that typically represents a happy or content expression despite feeling some pain or discomfort. The raised eyebrows and smiling mouth convey a positive emotion, while the bandage on the forehead suggests an injury or ailment.
- Elation & Ache:
"I just finished writing my first novel! (^་།^) My hand is cramping up from all the typing though." - Ecstasy & Pain:
"I just got engaged! (^་།^) My knee gave out from kneeling for so long though." - Cheerfulness & Discomfort:
"I had a great time at the amusement park! (^་།^) But my feet hurt from all the walking."
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