Browse 84 copyable text expressions across cute, happy, love, sad, angry and cat moods. Search by label, filter by mood, then tap once to copy.
Tap any kaomoji to copyThese are text characters, so you can paste-test them directly in bios, captions and chats.
Cute kaomoji
14 expressions
Happy kaomoji
14 expressions
Love kaomoji
14 expressions
Sad kaomoji
14 expressions
Angry kaomoji
14 expressions
Cats kaomoji
14 expressions
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Kaomoji vs emoji
Built from text characters, not one picture.
A kaomoji such as (◕‿◕) is a sequence of Unicode characters arranged into an expression. That makes it different from a single pictographic emoji. You can copy the whole sequence as text and paste it anywhere the destination accepts those characters.
Paste-test first
Spacing and support can vary.
Kaomoji mix punctuation, symbols and characters from several Unicode blocks. A destination font can render them with slightly different spacing or shapes, and some username fields reject punctuation entirely. Keep important information in ordinary text and use kaomoji as decoration or expression.
Quick answers
Kaomoji FAQ
Useful basics before you copy one into a profile, caption or message.
What is a kaomoji?
Kaomoji are text emoticons built from Unicode characters, punctuation and symbols. Unlike many Western emoticons, they are usually read upright rather than sideways.
Are kaomoji the same as emoji?
No. Emoji are encoded pictographic characters such as 😀 or ❤️. Kaomoji are combinations of ordinary Unicode text characters arranged to make expressive faces or scenes.
Can I use kaomoji in a bio or display name?
Often, yes, if that specific field accepts the characters. Some services limit punctuation, symbols or total length, so paste-test your choice before relying on it.
Why does a kaomoji look slightly different after I paste it?
The destination device and font decide how each Unicode character is drawn. Spacing and glyph shapes can therefore vary a little.
Do I need a Japanese keyboard?
No. Tap a kaomoji to copy the finished text, then paste it into the app or field you want to try.