Kaomoji — Japanese Emoticons Copy and Paste

Getting to Know Kaomoji

Sometimes regular emojis just don’t quite cut it when you want to express something, and words alone aren’t enough. That’s where kaomoji come in, Japanese-style emoticons made up of combinations of text characters, not images. Since they’re pure text, kaomoji can be copied and pasted onto any platform without compatibility issues. Just click on one below to copy it.

Situation: Receiving Good News

“Btw, I passed my job interview!” “Congratulations!! (◕‿◕)”

Kaomoji for expressing joy:

Situation: Venting Again, Feeling Down

“Today feels really tough.” “(╥_╥) Hang in there. I’m here if you need to talk.”

Kaomoji for sad expressions:

Situation: Flirting or Getting Emotional

“You’re like WiFi, hard to connect to, but once you’re connected, it’s hard to move on.” “♡(ˆ‿ˆ) What is this? So cheesy.”

Kaomoji for expressions of love:

Situation: Frustrated by Something

“I worked on the report all night, and now the file is corrupted.” “┻━┻ ︵ ╰(°□°)╯ ︵ ┻━┻ AAAA WHY?”

Kaomoji for expressions of anger/frustration:

Situation: Don’t Know What to Say

“Hey, do you think I should quit or stick it out?” “¯(ツ)/¯ It’s up to you, but just listen to your heart.”

Kaomoji for a confused/I-don’t-care expression:

Situation: Want to Come Across as Cute

“Thanks for spending the day with me ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ”

Kaomoji for cute expressions:

How to Use It

Click on any kaomoji to copy it directly to your clipboard, then paste it into your favorite chat, caption, or bio.