The "(/。\)" emote or "Kid Scared Arms" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to convey fear, shock, or anxiety. It features two vertical lines representing arms raised in front of the face with a small circle or "o" representing the head between them. The forward slashes and backward slashes represent the hands.
- Alarm & Apprehension:
"I heard a loud crash downstairs and I don't know what it was...( /。\)" - Delight & Jitters:
"I love public speaking, but I still get butterflies in my stomach every time. ( /。\)" - Happiness & Anxiety:
"I got accepted into my dream school, but now I have to figure out how to pay for it. ( /。\)"
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