The term "orz" is an emoticon that represents a person kneeling or bowing down in defeat or frustration. The letters "o," "r," and "z" visually depict a head, arms, and legs, respectively, creating a figure that appears to be prostrating. It is commonly used in online communication, especially in gaming and anime communities, to express feelings of disappointment or surrender. "Orz" originated in Japan and has become popular in various internet cultures. It is often used in forums, social media, and chat platforms to convey a sense of exasperation or to humorously acknowledge a failure. Similar emoticons include orz and OTL, which also depict a person in a similar posture.