[kissickas]

There are many HNers who know much more about Japan than I do, but I'm pretty sure the tear on the side is meant to represent relief. Imagine it in an anime. I'm not sure why it's a frown and now a shocked face/smile, though.

Here's a short article I found on a few other misinterpreted emoji: https://www.wired.com/2015/05/using-emoji-wrong/

[astrobe_]

People don't know how to quote in mail and forum posts, and one expect them to use emoji "correctly"?