Overview
Style tags
Emotion tags
Interpretation
Emotion and mood
The kaomoji (／。＼) shows a shy, flustered, and slightly embarrassed reaction. It feels like someone hiding their face because the situation is too much, whether it is a direct compliment, teasing about a crush, or a memory that makes you cringe. The mood is soft and warm, closer to playful embarrassment than real suffering or sadness.
This kaomoji often carries a mix of shy happiness and awkwardness. You can use it when you secretly enjoy the attention but still feel too self conscious to face it head on. It works well when you want to say I cannot look right now but I am still smiling. Because the expression is cute and light, it keeps the tone friendly even when you are talking about something a bit uncomfortable.
Visual breakdown
- The outer parentheses form a simple round face, framing the expression inside.
- The character ／ on the left looks like an arm or hand raised diagonally, as if the person is lifting a hand to cover part of their face.
- The central 。 can be read as a closed eye or a tiny face core, giving a sense of looking down or squeezing the eyes shut.
- The character ＼ on the right mirrors the left side, like another arm lifting up to hide the other half of the face.
Put together, (／。＼) looks like a little person covering their face with both hands, maybe peeking through their fingers while turning away. It gives a feeling of shy retreat rather than a dramatic collapse.
Typical use cases
You can use (／。＼) when:
- Someone compliments your looks, work, or personality and you feel too shy to accept it calmly.
- Friends tease you about someone you like, an old romantic story, or a secret you find embarrassing but harmless.
- You remember an old post, photo, or message that now feels silly and you want to laugh at yourself.
- A message is too sweet or cheesy and you do not know whether to hide, laugh, or melt.
- You say something awkward in chat and want to soften the moment with a cute, self conscious reaction.
Usage guide
Tips
Overview
The kaomoji (／。＼) is perfect for expressing cute embarrassment, shy happiness, and playful I want to hide reactions. It softens the mood and turns potentially awkward moments into something light and endearing. Use it when you feel flustered but want the conversation to stay warm, friendly, or romantic instead of stiff or tense.
When to use
- After receiving a direct compliment that makes you blush or feel exposed.
- When friends tease you about a crush, a romantic story, or something sweet you did.
- As a reaction to cheesy, dramatic, or overly sweet messages that make you feel shy.
- When you remember an old post or photo that now feels embarrassingly dramatic.
- To show gentle social awkwardness in group chats without sounding too serious or upset.
Example lines
- You are making me so shy right now (／。＼)
- Why did you bring up that story again, I cannot look (／。＼)
- That message is too sweet, I am hiding behind my hands (／。＼)
Tips and notes
- This kaomoji works best in casual chats with friends, partners, or close coworkers who know your sense of humor.
- It is great for softening teasing or flirting, signaling that you are embarrassed but not angry.
- Avoid using it in very serious conversations where a playful shy tone may feel out of place.
- If you are truly uncomfortable, combine (／。＼) with clear words so others know whether you are jokingly shy or really bothered.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2