Overview
Interpretation
Overall mood and nuance
The kaomoji (*/。＼) expresses strong shyness, embarrassment and a very anime-like sense of wanting to hide your face. It looks like someone who has just been teased about something personal, maybe a crush or a romantic scene, and now wants to cover their eyes so they do not have to see everyone’s reactions. At the same time, the feeling is not negative or cruel; it is playful, flustered and secretly happy. It is the emotional mix of “please don’t look at me” and “but actually I’m kind of delighted”.
Compared to softer shy kaomojis, (*/。＼) is more dramatic. It pushes the intensity of embarrassment higher, like when your friends expose screenshots, joke about your bias, or read out loud a cheesy message you wrote. It captures that moment when you want to dive under a blanket, but you are also laughing. This makes it especially popular in fandoms, anime chats, and close-friend group conversations where exaggerating your reaction feels fun and safe.
Visual structure
- The outer parentheses ( ) create the round outline of the face.
- On the left, the combination */ can be read as an arm or hand quickly raised in front of the face, a classic gesture of hiding or shielding yourself when you are too shy.
- In the center, the full-width 。 works like a tiny closed eye or a dot-like expression, giving a sense that the character is either squeezing their eyes shut or seeing stars from emotional overload.
- On the right, ＼) mirrors the left side. The slanted stroke suggests the other arm lifting, while the closing parenthesis completes the head shape. Together, both sides look like two arms covering the face from both directions.
Visually, (*/。＼) is like a chibi character turning away, raising both hands to hide their eyes, cheeks burning while they squeal internally. It is a freeze-frame of maximum fluster.
Typical usage scenes
You can use (*/。＼) in many high-shyness, high-kilig moments:
- When friends start teasing you about your crush, ship, or a person you obviously like.
- After receiving a very direct love confession, bold compliment or cheesy line that hits your heart.
- While live-reacting to extremely sweet or embarrassing romance scenes in anime, drama, BL/GL, or fanfic.
- When you send a risky or vulnerable message – maybe a late-night confession or emotional vent – and then feel overwhelmed after pressing send.
- When your idol, VTuber or favorite character does something unexpectedly cute, and you are screaming in the group chat.
In short, (*/。＼) is the go-to kaomoji for “I’m hiding my face, I’m dying of shyness, but I’m also very happy and excited inside.”
Usage guide
Tips
How to use (*/。＼) naturally
Use (*/。＼) when you want to show strong shyness, fluster or second-hand embarrassment in a playful way. It fits especially well in anime-style or fandom conversations where exaggerated reactions feel normal. Think of it as your shorthand for “I’m hiding my face right now, this is too much for my heart”.
When to use
- Teased about a crush or ship
Friends pair you with someone, call you a couple or keep dropping their name. A shy denial plus (*/。＼) shows you are embarrassed but not upset. - Reacting to bold compliments or love lines
When someone sends a very sweet or flirty message and you feel your whole face blush, this kaomoji captures that feeling. - Watching cheesy romance scenes
Live-react in group chats while watching anime, dramas or fanfics that are so cute they make you want to scream and hide. - After sending a risky or honest message
If you confessed feelings or wrote something you usually would not say, you can follow up with (*/。＼) to show how shy you feel. - Fangirl/fanboy reactions
Perfect for screaming about your favorite idol, VTuber or character after they do something unexpectedly adorable.
Example snippets
- "Don’t tease me with that ship again, I’m dying of embarrassment (*/。＼)"
- "That line was way too sweet, I had to cover my face (*/。＼)"
- "I can’t believe I actually sent that message last night (*/。＼)"
Tips and notes
- Best used in casual, friendly or fandom contexts. In formal work chats or serious conversations, it may look immature or out of place.
- Because (*/。＼) is very expressive, using it too often can make your reactions feel less special. Save it for moments when you really want to dramatize your shyness.
- If the other person is sad, angry or hurt, start with clear and sincere words; add playful kaomoji only after you’re sure the mood is light enough.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2