Chinese edit

Etymology edit

The ideographical full stop () repeated thrice. Compare the ellipses (…… and ...).

Punctuation mark edit

。。。

  1. (Internet slang, text messaging, by itself) Indicates speechlessness or helplessness.

Japanese edit

Etymology edit

The ideographical full stop () repeated thrice. Compare the ellipsis (...).

Punctuation mark edit

。。。

  1. Indicates a pause.