The "ʕᵔ/ᴥ/ᵔʔ" emote, also known as the "bear face" or "kuma face," is a popular internet emoticon used to express cuteness or affection. It features a bear's face with round, rosy cheeks and a snout made of two triangles. The phrase "kumas are cute" refers to the emote's resemblance to a bear and the general perception that bears, or "kumas" in Japanese, are adorable.
- Negative & Sad:
"I saw a news article about a bear that got hit by a car ʕᵔ/ᴥ/ᵔʔ, it's heartbreaking." - Neutral & Informative:
"The brown bear is found in North America, Europe, and Asia ʕᵔ/ᴥ/ᵔʔ." - Negative & Jealous:
"My friend got a promotion at work and I'm feeling envious ʕᵔ/ᴥ/ᵔʔ."
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