\(^o^)/
See also: ^o^
Japanese
Etymology
Originates from the 2channel phrase 人生オワタ\(^o^)/ (jinsei owata \(^o^)/, “my life is over \(^o^)/”).
Symbol
\(^o^)/
- (dated) An emoticon representing banzai; long live.
- (sarcastic) An emoticon representing hopelessness and despair. FML. 🙃.
- 昨日首になった \(^o^)/
- kinō kubi ni natta \\(\\^o\\^)/
- Got fired yesterday 🙃🙃
- 昨日首になった \(^o^)/
Usage notes
- Sometimes used as an emoticon of joy by those who do not know of its origins.
Related terms
- オワタ (owata)