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Kaomoji (◕‿◕) Text Faces to Copy & Paste
Kaomoji (顔文字) are Japanese text faces such as (◕‿◕) and ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, built from Unicode characters and read upright. KaomojiX lets you browse 620+ kaomoji by mood, see what each face means and copy any of them in one tap for Discord, Instagram, TikTok or texts.
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Popular Kaomoji
Most used and loved kaomoji around the world.
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Shrug
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Wave
Cat
Cute
Excited
Sleepy
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Hug
Surprised
Fighting
Thanks
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Kaomoji by Mood: Copy & Paste
A hand-picked set from every category – tap a face to copy it, or tap the heart to save it.
Happy kaomoji
Happy
Smile
Smile
Smile
Smile
Smile
Joy
Joy
Cute kaomoji
Cute
Cute
Cute
Cute
Cute
Cute
Cute
Cute
Love kaomoji
Hug
Love
Love
Love
Kiss
Love
Love
Love
Funny kaomoji
Funny
Funny
Funny
Smirk
Lenny
Lenny
Funny
Funny
Shrug kaomoji
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Shrug
Sad kaomoji
Sad
Cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
Sad
Cry
Angry kaomoji
Angry
Angry
Angry
Angry
Angry
Angry
Angry
Angry
Surprised kaomoji
Surprised
Shock
Surprised
Shock
Surprised
Surprised
Shock
Surprised
Animals kaomoji
Bear
Cat
Cat
Cat
Cat
Cat
Cat
Cat
Greetings kaomoji
Wave
Wave
Wave
Wave
Wave
Wave
Wave
Wave
Anime kaomoji
Anime
Anime
Anime
Anime
Anime
Anime
Anime
Anime
Food kaomoji
Food
Food
Tea
Tea
Tea
Coffee
Coffee
Coffee
Sleepy kaomoji
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Sleepy
Emotions kaomoji
Emotions
Disapproval
Disapproval
Disapproval
Annoyed
Confused
Nervous
Sad
Actions kaomoji
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Symbols kaomoji
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Symbols
Kaomoji explained: Japanese text faces
Kaomoji (顔文字, from kao “face” and moji “character”) are Japanese emoticons built from text characters. Unlike Western emoticons such as :-) that are read sideways, kaomoji are read upright, so the face looks right at you: (＾▽＾). Because they are plain text, kaomoji work everywhere you can type – Discord, TikTok captions, Instagram bios, games, email and SMS – with no image or app required.
How to copy and use kaomoji
- Browse by mood or search for a feeling, animal or action.
- Tap any kaomoji or the Copy button – it goes straight to your clipboard.
- Paste it into your chat, post, bio or comment.
- Tap the heart to save favourites so you can find them again later.
Common kaomoji and what they mean
| Mood | Kaomoji | Meaning | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy | (＾▽＾) | Joy, good news | Replies, celebrations |
| Love | (≧◡≦)♡ | Affection, crush | Messages to friends |
| Shrug | ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ | “Who knows?” / whatever | Casual chat |
| Angry | (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ | Frustration (table flip) | Jokes, memes |
| Sad | (T▽T) | Tears, disappointment | Sympathy |
| Sleepy | (－_－) zzZ | Tired, bored | Late-night chats |
| Lenny face | ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) | Cheeky, suggestive, “you know what I mean” | Teasing, memes |
| Calm down | ┬─┬ノ( º _ ºノ) | Putting the flipped table back | Replying to a table flip |
Kaomoji vs emoji vs emoticon
| Type | Example | How it is made | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaomoji | (＾▽＾) | Several text characters from many Unicode scripts | Upright |
| Emoticon | :-) | A few basic keyboard characters | Sideways |
| Emoji | 😊 | One pictograph drawn by your device's emoji font | As a picture |
Frequently asked questions
Are kaomoji free to copy?
Yes. Every kaomoji here is plain Unicode text, free to copy and use in personal or commercial posts.
What is the difference between kaomoji and emoji?
Emoji are single pictographs drawn by your device. Kaomoji are faces assembled from many text characters, so they look the same on every platform and can show more nuanced expressions.
Why does a kaomoji look broken on my phone?
Some kaomoji use rare Unicode symbols. If your font lacks a character it may show as a box – try a simpler variant from the same mood.
Do kaomoji work on Discord, Instagram and iPhone?
Yes. Kaomoji are ordinary text, so you can paste them into Discord messages and nicknames, Instagram bios and captions, iMessage and most games. A few faces use rare symbols that older Android or Windows fonts may lack; if one shows boxes, pick a simpler face from the same mood.
Can I suggest a new kaomoji?
Yes – search for a word or mood, then use “Suggest a kaomoji” under its results. Your face appears in the community picks for that search.
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