About the Kaomoji
Kaomoji, from the Japanese kao (face) and moji (character), are emoticons that you read upright instead of sideways. Because the eyes sit in the middle, kaomoji can show far more feelings than :) ever could, from shy blushing to dramatic crying.
This page puts the mood groups first: happy, love, sad, angry, animals and dancing. Tap one to copy it, or tap several to build a combination in the box at the top.
Kaomoji by mood
Happy kaomoji use curved eyes and wide smiles, like (◕‿◕). Sad ones use tears, like (╥﹏╥). Love kaomoji add hearts, and angry ones use sharp brows and the character 益 for gritted teeth.
Kaomoji FAQ
- What does kaomoji mean?
- Kaomoji is Japanese for face characters. They became popular on Japanese forums in the 1980s and 1990s and spread worldwide through anime and gaming communities.
- How do I type kaomoji on my phone?
- Copy them from a page like this one and paste them, or save favorites as shortcuts in your phone's text replacement settings.
