＼(^o^)／

See also: ^o^

Japanese

Etymology

Originates from the 2channel phrase 人生ｵﾜﾀ＼(^o^)／ (jinsei owata ＼(o)／ (＼(O)／), “my life is over ＼(o)／ (＼(O)／)”).

Symbol

＼(^o^)／

  1. (dated) An emoticon representing banzai; long live.
  2. (sarcastic) An emoticon representing hopelessness and despair. FML. 🙃. It's so over.
    昨日(きのう)首(くび)になった＼(^o^)／
    kinō kubi ni natta ＼(\^o\^)／
    Got fired yesterday 🙃🙃

Usage notes

  • Sometimes used as an emoticon of joy by those who do not know of its origins.
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