Happy(150)
Joy, smiles, and good vibes
Cute(200)
Kawaii and adorable faces
Love(120)
Hearts, romance, affection
Sad(120)
Down, lonely, disappointed
Crying(80)
Tears and sobbing
Angry(100)
Mad, annoyed, rage
Surprised(80)
Shock and wow
Confused(60)
Unsure and puzzled
Shy(60)
Blushing and timid
Excited(80)
Hype and energy
Laughing(50)
LOL and giggles
Smug(50)
Smirk and knowing look
Unamused(50)
Not impressed
Tired(15)
Exhausted and sleepy
Nervous(50)
Anxious and worried
Thank you(80)
Thanks and apologies
Hug(30)
Hugs and comfort
Kiss(44)
Kisses and smooch
Shrug(32)
IDK and whatever
Rage(44)
Table flip and fury
Celebration(65)
Party and congrats
Friendship(60)
Friends and support
Animals(300)
Cats, dogs, bears, and more
Aesthetic(100)
Decorative and stylish
Minimal(80)
Simple ASCII-style faces
What is kaomoji?
Kaomoji (顔文字 — “face characters”) are mood faces built from keyboard symbols: eyes, mouths, arms, and punctuation arranged so you read them upright. They come from Japanese online culture and remain popular in Discord, Instagram bios, TikTok captions, and texting because they are plain text—no emoji font required.
This page is a kaomoji copy and paste tool: click any face to copy the exact Unicode string, then paste wherever text is accepted.
Kaomoji vs emoji vs emoticon
- Emoji (😀) are pictographs defined in Unicode; Apple, Google, and Samsung draw them differently. Browse ours on the emoji keyboard.
- Kaomoji ((＾▽＾)) are multi-character text art; copy/paste preserves the string, though your font affects how glyphs look.
- Western emoticons like
:)or the shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ often appear next to kaomoji in search; see our shrug emoji meaning page for the emoji equivalent.
Popular kaomoji categories
Kaomoji FAQ
- What is kaomoji?
- Kaomoji (顔文字) means “face characters” in Japanese. They are text-based emoticons built from Unicode symbols—often read upright, with emphasis on the eyes—used to show mood in chats, bios, and captions.
- What is the difference between kaomoji and emoji?
- Emoji (😀) are standardized pictographs that look different on each platform. Kaomoji are plain text strings you copy and paste; the exact characters stay the same, though fonts can change how they look.
- How do I copy and paste kaomoji?
- Tap or click any kaomoji on this page. It copies to your clipboard instantly. Paste into Discord, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Messages, or any app that accepts text.
- Will kaomoji look the same on every phone?
- The copied text is identical everywhere, but glyphs depend on your font and OS. Simple faces usually look fine; very complex art may break in SMS or older apps.
- Are these all Japanese kaomoji?
- Most entries are Japanese-style text faces. We also include popular Western text emoticons (like the shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) when people search for them alongside kaomoji—tagged clearly in the collection.
- Can I use kaomoji on Discord and Instagram?
- Yes. Discord, Instagram bios, TikTok captions, and most social apps accept Unicode text. Paste after copying; no special font install is required.
- Why did copy fail?
- Some browsers block clipboard access until you interact with the page. Click the kaomoji again, or select the characters manually and copy. We never send your clipboard data to a server.
- Do I need an account or app?
- No. Browse, search, and copy for free in your browser. Favorites and recent copies stay on your device only (local storage).
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