This gesture can be created by making a fist with both hands and brought under or near the chin. This expression focuses on the face but the variations suggest that any expression that suggests you want something is fine.

The classic pleading look with puppy eyes can be seen from this Lucky Star photo brought to my attention by November Rain from Kurogane’s Anime Blog.

Also Known As…

• “Acting cute and pleading” pose -Ninespiral
• When older women do it, “please stop acting younger than you are” pose -Ninespiral
• “OMG, I’m so kawaii” pose -Candyman
• “I didn’t do it” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Is this cute or what?” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Don’t look at my tiny boobs” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “OMG! no way!” pose -SinSilkAngel
• “Not yet, my mouth is full of food still” pose -SinSilkAngel

Visual Examples
Modeled by Han Mi Sung, Hwang Mi Hee, Kang Yui, Kim Ha Yul, Ryu Ji Hae, Seo You Jin, and Song Jina
Gallery last updated May 25, 2009

A picture frame is created using two hands to simulate a rectangle or square. The index finger is vertical while the thumb is extended perpendicular to the index finger. The remaining fingers are clenched and both hands are brought up as shown above.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Choi Yu Jung and Lee Kyeong Min
Gallery last updated June 2, 2009

Want to appeal to pigtail lovers but don’t have a hair band or hair tie? No problem! You can take matters into your own hands by grasping your long hair with both hands with knuckles facing outwards.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Hwang Mi Hee, Ji Yoon Mi, and Seo You Jin
Gallery last updated May 21, 2009

What is both ferocious and cute at the same time? The answer is the claw hand gesture, which involves one or two hands with palm facing outward and fingers bent towards the palm. The fingers which aren’t forming the claw shape remain clenched.

Seo You Jin adds a nice touch with those cat ears as she’s ready to attack.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Chilli, Gu Ji Sung, Hwang Mi Hee, Kim Ha Yul, Seo You Jin, and Song Jina
Gallery last updated May 21, 2009

There are many variations of this gesture with the most common feature being a minimum of one finger touching the glasses frame. The most common variation involves one hand with the index finger and thumb touching the glasses frame right next to the lens.

Visual Examples
Modeled by Aki Hoshino, Bang Eun Young, Kim Yoo Ha, Hwang Mi Hee, Kim Ha Yul, Lee Kyeong Min, Min Seo Hee, and Yumi Sugimoto
Gallery last updated May 20, 2009