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Sorry & Apology Faces 54

When a plain 'sorry' feels dry, m(_ _)m adds a literal bow to your apology. From the light head-scratch (^_^;) to the fully-prostrated orz, pick the depth that matches the mistake.

orz is a person on hands and knees (o = head, r = arms, z = legs) — the 'no excuses' apology. For sincere moments use the unadorned deep bow <(_ _)>; for small slip-ups, a sheepish ( ̄▽ ̄;) keeps things light.

m(_ _)m
m(._.)m
<(_ _)>
(シ_ _)シ
(o_ _)o
(人・ω・)
( ̄ω ̄;)
(・_・;)
(^_^;)
(;一_一)
ヾ(_ _。)
(m´・ω・`)m
○| ̄|_
orz
OTZ
_| ̄|○
(꒪⌓꒪)
(⌒_⌒;)
(*_ _)人
(人;´Д`)
ごめん(´・ω・`)
すまん( ̄▽ ̄;)
( ̄人 ̄)
(>人<;)
(;ω;)
(‥;)
(・・;)ゞ
(⊙﹏⊙)
(●−●)
ㅈㅅ
ㅈㅅㅈㅅ
죄송 (>人<;)
미안 (ノ_<。)
(꾸벅)m(_ _)m
ㅅㄱ(_ _)
(o;TωT)o
(;´д`)ゞ
(*- -)(*_ _)
(o_ _)o.。o○
m( ̄ー ̄)m
(土下座)orz
(m。_。)m
ヘ(_ _ヘ)
(ノ_ _)ノ
(_ _|||)
(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)
(∩´﹏`∩)
(o・ω・o)
( ̄  ̄|||)
(;-_-)ノ
(´・_・`)
(uu*)
(*ノω・*)
(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ

FAQ

Can I use these for serious apologies?

With friends, a deep bow like <(_ _)> adds sincerity. For formal, written apologies, plain respectful language is safer than any emoticon.

What does orz mean?

It's a person prostrating, viewed from the side — o is the head, r the arms, z the kneeling legs. It mixes regret with 'no excuses'.

How do I read m(_ _)m?

The (_ _) is a bowed head; the two m's are hands flat on the floor — a polite Japanese bow in text form.

How should I reply to an apology?

Accept it warmly — a hug like (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ or a bright (*´∀`*) clears the air fast.

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