Used to show begging, vulnerability, or a “pretty please” kind of tone. Think of big puppy eyes asking for mercy or affection — soft, needy, but endearing.
You’re asking your friend to share their fries after saying they’re not sharing.
Just one bite… pleaseee 🥺🍟
Often used playfully to get sympathy or affection — like saying “I’m too cute to say no to,” sometimes even jokingly.
You want your friend to hang out with you, but they say they’re too lazy to go out today.
But I wanna spend time with you… just this one time, pleaaase 🥺
In Japanese chats, 🥺 aligns closely with “うるうるした目 (tear-filled eyes)” or the anime-style “puppy eyes” look. It conveys both 甘え (amae) — the act of being endearingly dependent — and apology, like saying “ごめんねぇ…” (I’m sorryyy…) in a soft tone.
Overusing 🥺 can feel manipulative or childish in text; it works best in friendly or romantic contexts, not in professional messages.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on face holding back tears
Both 🥺 pleading face and 🥹 face holding back tears convey tender, soft emotions and can be used to evoke empathy, warmth, or vulnerability in messages; both are non-aggressive and invite a gentle response from the recipient. The key difference is intent and context: 🥺 leans into pleading, vulnerability, or a coy, puppy-eyed request—it’s ideal for asking favors, expressing neediness, or playfully seeking attention—whereas 🥹 signals being emotionally moved, grateful, or touched, often used to show heartfelt appreciation, bittersweet sentiment, or being on the verge of tears in a sweet way; use 🥹 to communicate sincere thanks, sentimental reactions, or overwhelmed feelings that aren’t demands but responses to kindness or meaning. Tone-wise, 🥺 feels more requesting and anticipatory, while 🥹 reads as receptive and softly emotional, so pick based on whether you’re asking for something or reacting to something that moved you.
You might use 🥺 pleading face when you want to ask someone for help, a favor, or attention in a soft, endearing way. You might use 🥹 face holding back tears when you want to show you’re deeply touched, grateful, or emotionally affected by someone’s words or actions.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
