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, also spelt , is a Japanese facial gesture. It consists of someone pulling down their lower eyelid to expose the red underside towards someone. It is considered an immature taunting gesture. It is often accompanied by the person sticking their tongue out.
The use of the term was first mentioned by early 20th century author Katai Tayama, in his 1909 story , as a gesture used by the male students in the story. In the story, it gives the etymology as a corruption of .
The gesture is used often in manga and anime by tsundere characters.
Category:Japanese culture Category:Gestures Category:Humor
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