Shows that you’re hurt, recovering, or feeling emotionally “bruised.” It can be literal (you’re sick or injured) or used playfully when something hurts your pride or feelings.
You text your best friend after they roasted you a little too hard in the group chat.
My ego will never recover from that one 🤕
🤕 can stand for either physical or emotional pain — from “I hit my head” to “that comment really hurt.” It’s a light, self-aware way to say you’re wounded but surviving.
In Japanese messages, 🤕 usually describes literal injury or illness (頭痛い〜🤕, “my head hurts”), rarely emotional hurt. It’s read straightforwardly, not humorously.
When used about feelings, 🤕 can sound overly dramatic if the topic is serious — pair it with humor or clear tone markers if you mean it playfully.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
