Kaomoji Builder — Japanese Text Emoticon Generator
Build custom Japanese kaomoji from parts. Combine eyes, mouths, and arms, then copy and paste your emoticon anywhere.
Not everyone has the same amount of time or interest in creating kaomoji. That’s why this tool is divided into three tracks based on how deeply you want to get involved—from the most instant to the most personalized.
Beginner Level: Just Pick One (Library)
If you just need a kaomoji quickly without overthinking it, this mode is perfect for you. Select the emotion category you want, then click on one of over 80 ready-to-use kaomoji that have been neatly organized.
Intermediate Level: Build Your Own (Builder)
If you want something a little more personalized but don’t want to start from scratch, Builder mode lets you combine different facial parts—eyes, mouths, and other elements—into a unique combination of your own.
Advanced Level: Create from Scratch (Custom)
For those who are already familiar with Unicode characters and know exactly what kind of kaomoji they want, Custom mode gives you complete freedom—type directly or use the character library to assemble your very own version of a kaomoji.
Eight Categories to Explore
Each category contains 10 kaomoji options, representing the following range of emotions:
- Happy (愉悦): joyful and celebratory
- Sad (悲伤): melancholic and disappointed
- Angry (愤怒): frustrated and annoyed
- Cool (Cool): confident and a little cocky
- Funny (Funny): silly and adorable
- Hands (Gestures): hand gestures and actions
- Sleep (Sleep): tired and sleepy
- Surprised (惊讶): surprised and amazed
Once You Find the Right One
Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard, try Shuffle if you want to explore randomly, or save it as a Favorite for quick access next time.
FAQs
What are kaomoji?
Kaomoji are Japanese-style emoticons that use characters and symbols to form facial expressions. Unlike Western emoticons (such as :) or :( ), kaomoji use parentheses and Unicode to create more detailed and artistic expressions.
How does the Kaomoji Builder work?
You can use three modes: Library (browse by category), Builder (create by combining parts), or Custom (type your own). Click any kaomoji to select it, then click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
Where can I use kaomoji?
Kaomoji work on most platforms that support Unicode characters: Twitter, Discord, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and any messaging app.
What categories are available?
There are 8 categories: Happy, Sad, Angry, Cool, Funny, Hands, Sleep, and Surprised. Each category has 10 kaomoji to choose from.
Can I save my favorites?
Yes! Click the Heart button to save a kaomoji to your favorites list. Favorites are saved locally in your browser.