- ~ tilde symbol
Used in written Japanese to extend vowels or express a playful, casual tone, often in texting and manga.
ご飯食べた〜
Gohan tabeta~
I ate~
ありがとう〜
Arigatou~
Thanks~
⚖️ Commonly confused with the prolonged sound mark 'ー', but '〜' adds a softer, more informal nuance.
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