Downcast Gloomy Face Kaomoji (ノ_<。)
Wiping away tears of sadness with arm
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What Does (ノ_<。) Mean?
Contextual explanation, emotional sentiment, and symbolic nuances.
Emotional Context of (ノ_<。)
In digital messaging, (ノ_<。) is commonly used to express wiping away tears of sadness with arm. A single arm lifted to discreetly brush away persistent tears of sorrow.
Unlike standard western emoticons like :) or :D which require turning your head 90 degrees, Japanese kaomoji are designed to be read upright and horizontally. They emphasize the eyes and facial subtleties to convey warmth, sincerity, and gentle humor.
Kaomoji Details
- Primary Category
- Sad
- Character Count
- 6 chars
- Format
- Upright Japanese (顔文字)
- Compatibility
- 100% UTF-8 Unicode
How to Use (ノ_<。)
Where to paste this emoticon and real-world chat examples.
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Real-World Message Examples
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about copying, meaning, and compatibility for (ノ_<。).
What does the (ノ_<。) kaomoji mean?
The (ノ_<。) kaomoji is commonly used to express wiping away tears of sadness with arm. A single arm lifted to discreetly brush away persistent tears of sorrow.
How do I copy and paste (ノ_<。)?
Click the "Copy Kaomoji" button on this page to immediately copy (ノ_<。) to your clipboard. Then press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste it into Discord, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, or any text message.
Where can I use this kaomoji?
Because this emoticon consists of standard UTF-8 Unicode characters, it works universally in Discord channels, TikTok bios and comments, Instagram captions, Steam gaming profiles, WhatsApp, and iMessage.
Will (ノ_<。) display properly on all devices?
Yes. All modern smartphones (iOS and Android), computers (Windows, macOS, Linux), and browsers support standard Unicode typography and will display this text face without requiring special fonts or software.