noun
A text-based facial expression using Japanese characters, such as (^_^) or (T_T). Often used in digital communication.
メールに顔文字を入れると、気持ちが伝わりやすい。
Adding emoticons to emails makes it easier to convey feelings.
日本の顔文字は横向きではなく、正面を向いているものが多い。
Many Japanese emoticons face forward rather than sideways.