a group of characters, such as ':-)', resembling a smiling face used in online conversations

スマイリー, 絵文字

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion
(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a male partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

彼氏(かれし), ボーイフレンド

(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a female partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

彼女(かのじ), ガールフレンド

someone's best friend, used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

親友永遠 (しんゆうえいえん), ずっと親友 (ずっとしんゆう)

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

すぐ戻る, ちょっと待って

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

アイディーケー, わからない

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

大笑い, 爆笑

used in texts or online messages about something that is funny and amusing, expressing laughter

笑, 草

used in text messages, emails, etc. emphasizing that someone should not interfere in other's lives

余計なお世話をするな, 干渉しないで

especially used in text messages, emails, etc. indicating that something is clear and easily understood

明らかに, 当然

used to express shock, surprise, or excitement, particularly on social media or in text messages

オーマイゴッド, OMG

used in a text message, email, etc. as a dismissive response to a long post or text or to give a summary

要約すると, 結論として

used to express good wishes and congratulations to someone on their birthday

お誕生日おめでとう!, 誕生日おめでとう!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

一度きりの人生!, 人生は一度きり!

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon

じゃね (Ja ne), またね (Mata ne)

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used to distinguish between online or virtual interactions and interactions that take place in person or offline
an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of acknowledging a request or expressing that something is not an issue

大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ), ノープロブレム

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of letting someone know that the sender is en route to a location or event

向かってるよ(むかってるよ), 今向かっているところ(いまむかっているところ)

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

情報過多だ, 知りすぎた

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used to express that something is funny or amusing

大爆笑, 腹を抱えて笑う

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of expressing approval, satisfaction, or agreement

すごい!, いいね!

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a way of starting a conversation or checking in with someone to see what they are up to

何してるの? (Nani shiteru no?), どうしてる? (Doushiteru?)

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

ところで, または

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

できるだけ早く, なるべく早く

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

じゃね! (Ja ne!), またね! (Mata ne!)

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part
