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Is there a name for this expression?

They do it a lot in YuruYuri, too.

![\(°3°\)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wny1Y.jpg)


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Is there a name for this manga-anime mouth expression? (`3`)


This is a pout, and is based on the real life expression of the same name.

While it can be used as way of making oneself look more attractive, it's more
often used (especially in anime) as a childish way of expressing displeasure
or annoyance, in a similar way to the [puffed out cheeks
expression](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6uCBr.jpg).

See [here](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pout) and
[here](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pout) for additional
definitions.

The "3 face pout" is an exaggerated form of a pout, and there are other less
extreme cases to be found elsewhere. Some examples of varying intensity are
included below.

[![Pout
1](https://i.stack.imgur.com/5ZekR.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/5ZekR.jpg)

[![Pout
3](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3E87a.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3E87a.jpg)

Additionally, the "3-face" is not limited to only a pout. As a shorthand form
of displaying puckered lips, it can also be seen upon characters either
awaiting or giving a kiss, or on those whistling.


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ヾ( ˙³˙ )ﾉﾞ The so-called "3 face" is really just an emote expression, and
doesn't really have an official term, so to speak.

The Japanese refer to it as "口が3" or "the mouth is (a) 3," so you could call
it a "3 mouth."

Basically it's an expression that originates from manga expressing puckered
lips. How it's used can vary.

A "3 mouth" can be used to indicate dissatisfaction or otherwise, (sharp)
displeased emotion.

(๑ •̆ ૩•̆)

The "3 mouth" can also indicate pucking lips such as indicating or preparing
recieving a kiss.

(ㅅ ´ ³ ` ) ~♡

Additionally characters some time use the "3 mouth" when whistling or blowing
(i.e. exhaling), both activity involve puckering lips.

(;￣з￣) ～♪～♪

It can also be used to indicate a blank, neutral expression in a silly way.

(・ε・)


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