＼(^o^)／

See also: ^o^

Japanese

Etymology

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

Symbol

＼(^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

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

Related terms

• オワタ (owata)