It’s not as trendy as it used to be. But the Japanese word “pien” – represented visually as the “pleading face emoji” (🥺) – has secured its place in Japanese slang. But where did it come from?
https://unseen-japan.com/pien-japanese-meaning-history-fashion/
I thought ピエン is cute version of ビエーン (onomatopoeia of crying) 🤔
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QT: https://mstdn.jp/@unseenjapan/111675947620213373 [参照]