Overview
Style tags
Expression tags
Interpretation
Emotion and mood
The kaomoji (ﾉ_ヽ) shows quiet sadness, hurt feelings, and a desire to hide. It looks like someone who is about to cry or already crying softly while covering their face. The mood is a mix of sorrow, embarrassment, and emotional exhaustion. It is not the loud, over the top kind of crying, but a more private I am not okay and I want to curl up feeling.
You can use (ﾉ_ヽ) when you feel defeated, guilty, or ashamed about something, or when you have just received bad news. It fits moments when you want comfort but also want to hide your face. Compared to more playful shy kaomoji, this one leans closer to sadness and regret, though it can still be used in a slightly cute way in friendly chats.
Visual breakdown
- The outer parentheses form a simple round face, framing the emotion inside.
- The ﾉ on the left can be read as an arm or hand lifted up, as if the person is covering their eyes or holding their head.
- The _ in the center acts like a drooping mouth, closed eyes, or a slumped expression, giving a sense of exhaustion and low mood.
- The ヽ on the right mirrors the left, like another arm reaching up, suggesting the character is hiding behind both hands.
Together, these shapes make (ﾉ_ヽ) look like a small figure sitting with its head in its hands, trying not to be seen while feeling sad or overwhelmed. It invites empathy, comfort, and gentle support from the people who see it.
Typical use cases
You can use (ﾉ_ヽ) when:
- You failed an exam, project, or important plan and feel disappointed in yourself.
- You made a mistake that affected others and feel guilty or ashamed.
- You receive bad or discouraging news and do not know how to face it yet.
- You are overwhelmed by stress or emotions and want to show that you are mentally curling up in a corner.
- You are talking about a painful memory or regret and want a soft, sad face to match the tone.
It works best in chats with people you trust, where you can show vulnerability and ask for emotional support.
Usage guide
Tips
Overview
The kaomoji (ﾉ_ヽ) is ideal for expressing quiet sadness, regret, and emotional fatigue. It says I am not okay and I kind of want to hide without sounding like a loud meltdown. Use it when you want to show vulnerability and ask for gentle understanding, especially in one to one chats or safe group spaces.
When to use
- After failing an exam, project, or important plan and feeling disappointed in yourself.
- When you made a mistake that hurt or troubled others and you feel guilty.
- As a response to discouraging news when you do not have the strength to talk much yet.
- When you are emotionally exhausted and want to show that your mood is low.
- While sharing a painful memory or regret and you want a sad, hiding face to match your words.
Example lines
- I messed up really badly today (ﾉ_ヽ)
- The result was worse than I expected, I feel so down (ﾉ_ヽ)
- I do not even know how to face them now (ﾉ_ヽ)
Tips and notes
- Use (ﾉ_ヽ) with people you trust, since it hints at deeper emotions and not just light joking.
- It works well with soft, honest language, for example when you are admitting fear, regret, or sadness.
- In very formal contexts, it may look too casual or childish, so keep it for personal conversations.
- If you are in real distress, combine (ﾉ_ヽ) with clear messages about how you feel or what you need, so others can respond properly.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2