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Kaomoji are Japanese emoticons built entirely from text characters, read upright rather than sideways like Western smileys. From happy faces to shrugs and table flips, they add personality to messages without relying on emoji artwork.
Because kaomoji are made of standard characters, they paste cleanly into chats, Discord, comments, and bios on almost any platform. Browse the categories, then click any kaomoji to copy it in a single tap.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kaomoji?
A kaomoji is a Japanese-style emoticon created from text characters that is read right-side up, such as a smiling face made from brackets and symbols.
How are kaomoji different from emojis?
Kaomoji are assembled from ordinary text characters and display the same everywhere, while emojis are single pictographic characters whose look depends on the device.
Where can I use kaomoji?
Kaomoji work in most chat apps, social media captions, Discord, forums, and usernames because they are plain text.
Do kaomoji work on phones?
Yes. Tap any kaomoji to copy it, then paste it into any app. They display correctly on both Android and iOS.