Pien is used mainly by young people in Japan.
Have you heard of it?
Let’s master Pien and use the teen Japanese slang!
Meaning of “ぴえん”
Pien” is a Japanese word that expresses emotion, and is mainly used to tell feelings of sadness, wistfulness, or disappointment.
Originally, the word was used to express tearful sadness or a slightly wistful mood, but recently it has come to be used for light-heartedness or slight depression.
In addition, because the word sounds light and cute, it has become popular, especially among young people. For example, a single word “pien…” on a social networking service or LINE can succinctly tell a sad or somber feeling.
Etymology of “ぴえん”
The origin of the word “pien” has not been clearly identified, but there is a theory that “pien” comes from an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of crying.
ex: ぴえんぴえん 😢
As “pien” is used especially on social networking sites, it is thought that Japanese young people popularized this expression, and it may have come to be used on a daily basis.
There is a tendency to use pictograms and casual language to express emotions on the Internet, LINE, Twitter, etc. “Pien” may have also taken root as a convenient and sympathetic expression in this context.
There is a tendency to use pictograms and casual language to express emotions on the Internet, LINE, Twitter, etc. “Pien” may have also taken root as a convenient and sympathetic expression in this context.
Usage of “ぴえん”
My favorite character has died… pien🥺
好きなキャラが死んじゃった…ぴえん🥺
It’s raining today…pien🥺
今日は雨かぁ…ぴえん🥺
Conclusion
As you have seen in the examples, it is often used in fairly casual everyday conversation.
Why not use it when communicating via text, especially with young Japanese!
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