Bright smile
Means: Plain, warm happiness. Use it: Saying thanks or that you are glad.
Japanese emoticons (◕‿◕) the kaomoji dictionary: meanings and copy paste
Japanese emoticons, or kaomoji (顔文字, "face characters"), are faces built from text characters, read upright like (◕‿◕) instead of sideways like :-). Kaomojis is a dictionary of them: each entry gives the face, its common name, what it means and when to use it, with a one-tap copy.
Kaomoji entries: face, meaning and when to use it
Meanings are how people commonly use each face; there is no official list. Glyphs are copied byte-for-byte. Rendering is not yet tested device by device; a few rare characters can show as boxes on older phones.
Open grin
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: Replying to good news.
Squeezed-eye laugh
Means: Very happy, almost squealing. Use it: When something is really fun or cute.
Sparkle joy
Means: Over-the-top excitement with stars around it. Use it: Celebrating a big win.
Blushing grin
Means: Happy and a little shy. Use it: After a compliment.
Arms-up cheer
Means: Excited, arms in the air. Use it: Hype in group chats.
Throwing sparkles
Means: Magic-level excitement, tossing sparkles. Use it: Announcing something fun.
Fists of joy
Means: Happy and motivated. Use it: Starting something with energy.
Soft smile
Means: Gentle, cozy contentment. Use it: Calm good-night or thank-you messages.
Flower smile
Means: Sweet and cute happiness. Use it: Friendly, soft replies.
Heart eyes
Means: In love or adoring something. Use it: Reacting to a crush, pet or food.
Hug reach
Means: Reaching out for a hug. Use it: Comforting someone or saying miss you.
Kiss
Means: A kiss between two faces. Use it: Couples and close friends.
Happy with heart
Means: Fond and pleased. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Flustered love
Means: Overwhelmed by cuteness or love. Use it: Seeing something adorable.
Blushing heart
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Kissy face
Means: Blowing a kiss. Use it: Saying bye to someone you love.
Crying streams
Means: Very sad, tears running. Use it: Bad news or a sad ending.
Tearful eyes
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Small letdowns.
Pouty sad
Means: Sad and a bit sulky. Use it: When plans are cancelled.
Sad hug
Means: Sad and wanting comfort. Use it: Asking for support.
Holding back tears
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Something touching or painful.
Teary mouth
Means: Quietly sad. Use it: Missing someone.
Furious
Means: Angry with a throbbing vein. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Table flip
Means: Rage, flipping a table. Use it: When everything goes wrong.
Putting the table back
Means: Calming down after anger. Use it: Reply to a table flip.
Grumpy
Means: Annoyed and pouting. Use it: Mild irritation.
Shouting mad
Means: Angry and yelling. Use it: Over-the-top mock anger.
Wide eyes
Means: Shocked or stunned. Use it: Unexpected news.
Gasp
Means: Surprised with mouth open. Use it: Plot twists.
Shock lines
Means: Horrified surprise. Use it: When you realize a mistake.
Jaw drop
Means: Speechless. Use it: Something unbelievable.
Hiding blush
Means: Very shy, hiding the face. Use it: After a sweet compliment.
Covering face
Means: Embarrassed. Use it: Admitting something silly.
Rosy cheeks
Means: Shy happiness. Use it: Flirty but gentle replies.
Quiet shy
Means: Small and bashful. Use it: Not sure what to say.
Cat face
Means: A cat; playful and cute. Use it: Cat lovers, cute signatures.
Bear
Means: A small bear; friendly and cuddly. Use it: Cute bios and greetings.
Puppy
Means: A happy dog. Use it: Dog photos and cheerful replies.
Bunny
Means: A calm rabbit. Use it: Soft, cute messages.
Wide-eyed cat
Means: A curious cat. Use it: Something interesting caught your eye.
Cat paws
Means: A cat waving its paws. Use it: Saying hi cutely.
Wave hello
Means: A friendly hello. Use it: Starting a chat.
Hand-up hi
Means: Simple greeting. Use it: Quick hellos.
Little wave
Means: Cute wave, hi or bye. Use it: Leaving a chat.
Casual wave
Means: Relaxed, easy hello. Use it: Joining a group chat.
Sleeping
Means: Asleep or very tired. Use it: Saying good night.
Deep sleep
Means: Fast asleep. Use it: Late-night sign-off.
Sleepy calm
Means: Drowsy and peaceful. Use it: Lazy weekend mood.
Nervous sweat
Means: Awkward or nervous. Use it: Unsure moments.
Frowning pout
Means: Confused and unhappy. Use it: When something makes no sense.
Puzzled
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Asking a question.
Question face
Means: Not sure what you mean. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Fight pose
Means: Ready to take on a challenge. Use it: Before an exam or match.
Got this
Means: Confident, determined. Use it: Encouraging yourself or a friend.
Flexing
Means: Strong and proud. Use it: Gym talk or a hard task done.
Cheering sparkle
Means: Cheering someone on. Use it: Congratulations.
Wink sparkle
Means: Playful wink. Use it: Teasing or a little joke.
Smug
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Side-eye smirk
Means: Sly or teasing. Use it: Hinting at gossip.
Unimpressed
Means: Not buying it. Use it: Reacting to a bad joke.
Cheeky
Means: Mischievous grin. Use it: Playful replies.
Yummy
Means: Tasting something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Sharing a rice ball
Means: Offering food, kind gesture. Use it: Inviting friends to eat.
Hot drink
Means: Enjoying something warm. Use it: Coffee or tea time.
Shobon
Means: Mildly sad or deflated; a classic Japanese face. Use it: Small disappointments.
Classic happy
Means: Old 2channel-style happy face. Use it: Easy-going replies.
Bye-bye wave
Means: Cheerful goodbye. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Squeal
Means: Overjoyed, can not contain it. Use it: Fan moments.
Bright grin
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Easy smile
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Warm laugh
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Sunny face
Means: Light-hearted good mood. Use it: Reacting to something nice.
Cheerful look
Means: Content and pleased. Use it: Starting a chat on a good note.
Gentle joy
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Big smile
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Light laugh
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Bright grin
Means: Light-hearted good mood. Use it: Reacting to something nice.
Easy smile
Means: Content and pleased. Use it: Starting a chat on a good note.
Warm laugh
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Sunny face
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Cheerful look
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Gentle joy
Means: Light-hearted good mood. Use it: Reacting to something nice.
Big smile
Means: Content and pleased. Use it: Starting a chat on a good note.
Light laugh
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Bright grin
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Easy smile
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Warm laugh
Means: Light-hearted good mood. Use it: Reacting to something nice.
Sunny face
Means: Content and pleased. Use it: Starting a chat on a good note.
Cheerful look
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Gentle joy
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Big smile
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Light laugh
Means: Light-hearted good mood. Use it: Reacting to something nice.
Bright grin
Means: Content and pleased. Use it: Starting a chat on a good note.
Easy smile
Means: Plain, open happiness. Use it: Replying to good news.
Warm laugh
Means: Cheerful and relaxed. Use it: A cheerful hello.
Sunny face
Means: Warm, friendly joy. Use it: Thanking someone warmly.
Heart face
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Fond look
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Soft affection
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Crush face
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Warm heart
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Adoring look
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Heart face
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Fond look
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Soft affection
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Crush face
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Warm heart
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Adoring look
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Heart face
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Fond look
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Soft affection
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Crush face
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Warm heart
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Adoring look
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Heart face
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Fond look
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Soft affection
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Crush face
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Warm heart
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Adoring look
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Heart face
Means: Fond or adoring. Use it: Reacting to something cute.
Fond look
Means: Shy affection. Use it: Telling someone you like them.
Soft affection
Means: Warm feelings for someone. Use it: Ending a sweet message.
Crush face
Means: Enjoying a sweet moment. Use it: Replying to a partner or close friend.
Teary face
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Quiet sad
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Pouty sad
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Low mood
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Soft sorrow
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Downcast look
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Teary face
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Quiet sad
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Pouty sad
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Low mood
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Soft sorrow
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Downcast look
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Teary face
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Quiet sad
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Pouty sad
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Low mood
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Soft sorrow
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Downcast look
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Teary face
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Quiet sad
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Pouty sad
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Low mood
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Soft sorrow
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Downcast look
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Teary face
Means: Sad or disappointed. Use it: Sharing bad news gently.
Quiet sad
Means: Quietly upset. Use it: Small disappointments.
Pouty sad
Means: Trying not to cry. Use it: Missing someone.
Low mood
Means: A small letdown. Use it: Asking for comfort.
Annoyed face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Mad look
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Fuming face
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Cross look
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Frustrated face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Annoyed face
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Mad look
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Fuming face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Cross look
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Frustrated face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Annoyed face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Mad look
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Fuming face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Cross look
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Frustrated face
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Annoyed face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Mad look
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Fuming face
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Cross look
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Frustrated face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Annoyed face
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Mad look
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Fuming face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Cross look
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Frustrated face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Annoyed face
Means: Frustrated, short temper. Use it: Reacting to something unfair.
Mad look
Means: Visibly cross. Use it: When plans fall apart.
Fuming face
Means: Annoyed or mad. Use it: Joking anger at a friend.
Wide eyes
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Shocked look
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Startled face
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Wide eyes
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Shocked look
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Startled face
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Wide eyes
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Shocked look
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Startled face
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Wide eyes
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Shocked look
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Startled face
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Wide eyes
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Shocked look
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Startled face
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Wide eyes
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Shocked look
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Startled face
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Wide eyes
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Shocked look
Means: Wide-eyed shock. Use it: Something hard to believe.
Startled face
Means: Did not expect that. Use it: A sudden plot twist.
Jaw-drop face
Means: Caught off guard. Use it: Unexpected news.
Bashful face
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Timid look
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Blushing face
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Shy smile
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Bashful face
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Timid look
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Blushing face
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Shy smile
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Bashful face
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Timid look
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Blushing face
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Shy smile
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Bashful face
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Timid look
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Blushing face
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Shy smile
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Bashful face
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Timid look
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Blushing face
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Shy smile
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Bashful face
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Timid look
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Blushing face
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Shy smile
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Bashful face
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Timid look
Means: Shy but pleased. Use it: Meeting someone new.
Blushing face
Means: Holding back a smile. Use it: Admitting something personal.
Shy smile
Means: A little embarrassed. Use it: After a compliment.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Pet posts.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Pet posts.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Pet posts.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Pet posts.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Pet posts.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Pet posts.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Pet posts.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Pet posts.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Cat face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Pet posts.
Paw print look
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Playful, cute replies.
Animal ears face
Means: A cat-like or animal face. Use it: Animal-themed chats.
Little critter
Means: Playful, animal-inspired look. Use it: Pet posts.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Hello wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Cheerful wave
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Ending a call or chat.
Bye wave
Means: A friendly greeting or goodbye. Use it: Welcoming someone.
Welcome face
Means: Welcoming gesture. Use it: Starting a conversation.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Late-night messages.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: After a long day.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Late-night messages.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: After a long day.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Late-night messages.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: After a long day.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Late-night messages.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: After a long day.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Late-night messages.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: After a long day.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Late-night messages.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: After a long day.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Late-night messages.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: After a long day.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Late-night messages.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: After a long day.
Drowsy face
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: Late-night messages.
Nodding off
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Saying goodnight.
Tired eyes
Means: Tired, about to fall asleep. Use it: After a long day.
Yawning face
Means: Low energy, drowsy. Use it: Late-night messages.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Puzzled face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Question look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Unsure face
Means: Not sure what is meant. Use it: Asking for clarification.
Head-tilt look
Means: Thinking hard, confused. Use it: Reacting to something odd.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Before a big task.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Before a big task.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Before a big task.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Before a big task.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Before a big task.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Before a big task.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Before a big task.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Before a big task.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Go-get-it face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Pumped-up look
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Before a big task.
Cheering face
Means: Encouraging and upbeat. Use it: Celebrating a win.
Hype face
Means: Ready and motivated. Use it: Encouraging a friend.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: A playful tease.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: Hinting at something.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: After winning an argument.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: A playful tease.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: Hinting at something.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: A playful tease.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: Hinting at something.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: After winning an argument.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: A playful tease.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: Hinting at something.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: A playful tease.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: Hinting at something.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: After winning an argument.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: A playful tease.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: Hinting at something.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: A playful tease.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: Hinting at something.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: After winning an argument.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: A playful tease.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: Hinting at something.
Smug look
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: After winning an argument.
Sly smirk
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: A playful tease.
Knowing grin
Means: Pleased with yourself. Use it: Hinting at something.
Pleased-with-self face
Means: A sly, teasing look. Use it: After winning an argument.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Food photos.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Food photos.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Food photos.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Food photos.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Tasty face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Food photos.
Hungry look
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Sharing a meal.
Yummy face
Means: Enjoying something delicious. Use it: Snack-time chats.
Snack-time face
Means: Looking forward to a meal. Use it: Food photos.
Look up a face by its parts
Most kaomoji are built from the same pieces: eyes, a mouth, cheeks and arms. Tap a part to copy it, or search the dictionary above for a face that uses it.
| Part | Characters (tap to copy) | How to type |
|---|---|---|
| Eyes | Japanese keyboard: type a reading and pick the symbol; anywhere else, copy | |
| Mouth | ω is the Greek letter omega; Д is Cyrillic De | |
| Arms and hands | ノ and ツ are Japanese katakana letters | |
| Extras | Hearts and stars are standard Unicode symbols |
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FAQ
Why do Japanese use 💦?
In manga and anime a sweat drop means nervousness, embarrassment or awkwardness, and 💦 carries that meaning into chat. It is also used plainly for sweat or water.
What does ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆ mean?
It means overwhelming joy: eyes squeezed shut (≧ ≦), a big open mouth (▽), fists (o) and sparkles all around. Use it for big celebrations.
What is the 🎎 emoji?
It shows Japanese dolls, the hina dolls displayed for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) on March 3. It is used for that festival and for Japanese culture in general.
Is it kaomoji or kaomojis?
Both appear in English. Kaomoji (顔文字) is the Japanese word and does not change in the plural, but many English speakers write "kaomojis".
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