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    3. ぴえん

    ぴえん

    ぴえん

    You say "pien" when you are a little sad. It is like a sad emoji. You can use it when you are just a bit disappointed or frustrated.

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    ぴえんPrimary

    You say "pien" when you are a little sad. It is like a sad emoji. You can use it when you are just a bit disappointed or frustrated.

    スマホを落おとして画が面めんが割われた。ぴえん。

    I dropped my phone and the screen cracked. Pien.

    CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeTechnologyDaily Life
    大だい好すきなアイスが売うり切きれだった。ぴえん。

    My favorite ice cream was sold out. Pien.

    CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeFood & DiningDaily Life
    明あし日たのデート、行いけなくなっちゃった。ぴえん。

    I can't go on my date tomorrow anymore. Pien.

    CasualNon PastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeFamily & Relationships
    ぴえん。財さい布ふ忘わすれた。

    Pien. I forgot my wallet.

    CasualPastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeDaily Life
    この課か題だい、難むずかしすぎてぴえん。

    This assignment is too difficult, pien.

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeEducation

    This word shows a little sadness. It is not for very sad things. Think of a small tear, not a big cry.

    This is for small sadness. Use 'tsunda' for big problems. Use 'kusa' when something is funny. Use 'toutoi' when you admire something.

    Don't use this when you are speaking formally. For example, don't use it at work. This word is for casual talk online. Young people use it a lot.

    Use this when you want to show you know internet trends. It makes your message sound friendly and emotional. It is good for online chats.

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    草

    This word means something is funny. It is like saying 'lol' or 'lmao' in English. You use it when you find something very amusing.

    エモい

    This word describes a strong feeling. It is often a bit sad but also beautiful. It makes you feel nostalgic or moved.

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