The "(´・` )" emote, also known as the "Waiting for love" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that typically represents a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or loneliness. The emote consists of a face with downturned eyebrows and a neutral mouth, surrounded by parentheses and accentuated with a small line above the eyes to represent tears. It can be used in various contexts where someone is waiting for something or feeling down.
- Hopeful & Anxious:
"I submitted my job application yesterday and now I'm waiting to hear back. (´・` )" - Nervous & Embarrassed:
"I have to give a presentation in front of the whole class today. (´・` )" - Sad & Disappointed:
"I didn't get the promotion I was hoping for at work. (´・` )"
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