The "(/-(エ)-\)" emote, also known as the "Scare bear" emote, is a Japanese emoticon depicting a bear with raised arms and an open mouth, expressing surprise or shock. It gained popularity on Japanese message boards and has since spread to other online communities.
- Anxiety & Nervousness:
"I'm so nervous about this interview (/-(エ)-\) (emote)" - Innocence & Naivety:
"I had no idea (/-(エ)-\) (emote)" - Hopelessness & Despair:
"I don't see a way out of this (/-(エ)-\) (emote)"
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