＼(^o^)／

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Japanese[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

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

Symbol[edit]

＼(^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[edit]

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

Related terms[edit]

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