The " (･ω･)b" emote, also known as the "Approve" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that typically represents a person giving a thumbs up gesture to show approval or agreement. The "b" in the emoticon may represent the thumb, while the curved lines around it represent the fingers.

A thumbs-up gesture indicating approval. In certain contexts, the use of the Thumbs Up emoji can be construed as being passive aggressive or sarcastic. Despite this possible use, it remains a popular means of quickly and earnestly expressing approval.