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Kaomoji Dictionary 2026 – 66 Meanings & Copy | Kaomojis

A kaomoji dictionary lists every face in one place like a kaomoji website, with no maker tool needed: just copy. This page is an independent entry list of 66 kaomojis, sorted A to Z, spanning happy, animal, cool and sun-themed faces, each with its name, meaning, how to type it and when to use it.

Kaomoji dictionary A to Z overview with sample faces

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How to type the parts

Most kaomojis are built from three pieces: eyes (◕ ω ಠ ^ ´ ｡), a mouth (ᴗ ∀ ‿ _ 益), and optional arms or hands (ﾉ つ ᕦᕤ). On a phone, switch to a symbol or emoji keyboard and search for the individual marks, or paste a whole face from this page. On PC, copy-paste is the fastest path since most of these marks are not on a standard keyboard layout.

A to Embarrassed squeeze

Kaomoji Name Meaning When to use
Aaah reach Reaching out with excitement. Asking for a hug or high-five.
Affectionate wave Warm, friendly greeting. Saying hi to someone you like.
All pumped up Full of energy and motivation. Hyping yourself or a friend up.
Angry throw Furious, throwing something (metaphorically). Venting frustration.
Annoyed frown Visibly annoyed. Reacting to something irritating.
Arms-up shout Loud, excited outburst. Reacting to big news.
Baffled shrug Lost or confused about what happened. Reacting to a weird situation.
Bursting joy Can barely contain happiness. Reacting to great news.
Challenge accepted Taking up a dare or contest, bracket-framed stare. Accepting a friendly challenge.
Closed-eye calm Quiet, resting or thinking. Signing off gently.
Confident flex Showing off a bit. Bragging playfully.
Confused sweat Mild confusion or awkwardness. Not knowing how to respond.
Cool shades Putting on sunglasses, unbothered and confident. Reacting to a smooth move.
Crying hard Overwhelmed and in tears. Sad news.
Cute scrunch Playful and a little shy. Light teasing.
Deadpan stare Unimpressed, flat reaction. Reacting to something absurd.
Determined fist Ready to try hard or compete. Hyping up for a challenge.
Disappointed Let down, a bit sad. When plans fall through.
Done for the day Mentally checked out, tired. Ending a long workday.
Embarrassed squeeze Shy and a little flustered. Reacting to a compliment.
Fired up Eager and ready to go. Starting a project with energy.
Flat worry Mild, quiet concern. Checking in on someone.

Flexing salute to Raised in surprise

Kaomoji Name Meaning When to use
Flexing salute Mock-serious strength pose, part salute, part flex. Joking about effort or teamwork.
Frustrated toss Annoyed enough to toss something. Venting about a small setback.
Gentle beam Quiet, warm happiness. Simple thank-you replies.
Goofy grin Silly, lighthearted smile. Joking around.
Half-hearted shrug Not really caring either way. Mild indifference.
Hands-up happy Cheerful and relaxed. Casual greetings.
Holding back tears Trying not to cry. Bittersweet moments.
Hurt but strong Hurt but trying to stay composed. Quiet sadness.
Indignant toss Fed up and reacting strongly. Reacting to unfairness.
Innocent grin Pleased and a little cheeky. Light mischief.
Letdown sigh Tired disappointment. When things do not go as planned.
Light tease Playfully smug. Winning a friendly argument.
Little cheer Small, cute burst of enthusiasm. Cheering someone on.
Lonely blank Quietly feeling left out. Expressing mild loneliness.
Mischief glint Up to something, playful. Hinting at a joke.
Open-arm plea Asking nicely or pleading. Asking for a favor.
Overwhelmed squint A bit too much to handle. Stressful moments.
Pleading reach Begging or asking for help. Asking someone for a favor urgently.
Puppy face Simple, friendly dog-themed face. Pet posts or cheerful replies.
Questioning shrug Genuinely unsure. When you do not know the answer.
Quiet content Peaceful, mild satisfaction. A calm, uneventful good day.
Raised in surprise Hands up in shock. Unexpected news.

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Ready stance to Yay sparkle

Kaomoji Name Meaning When to use
Ready stance Bracing to start something. Starting a task or game.
Resigned flip Giving up calmly, not angrily. Letting go of frustration.
Settled calm Comfortable and at ease. Wrapping up a good conversation.
Shy giggle Embarrassed but amused. Reacting to teasing.
Sleepy calm Tired but peaceful. Late-night messages.
Sleepy hug Tired but affectionate. Good-night messages.
Sleepy kitten A drowsy, content cat face. Lazy-afternoon posts.
Smug stare Knowing, slightly mischievous look. Reacting to gossip.
Sneaky plan Plotting something mischievous. Planning a prank.
Soft goodbye Gentle, cheerful farewell. Ending a chat warmly.
Startled blink Caught off guard, mildly shocked. Reacting to a jump scare or surprise.
Stubborn glare Defiant, unimpressed. Standing your ground.
Sun greeting Bright, warm and cheerful, sun-themed. Good-morning or summer posts.
Teary hug offer Sad but reaching out for comfort. Comforting a crying friend.
Tight-lipped mad Holding back anger. Trying to stay calm.
Totally blank Zoned out, no reaction. When you have nothing to say.
Warm chuckle Soft, amused smile. Reacting to something sweet.
Warm squint smile Content, cheeks-up happy face. Replying to a kind gesture.
Wide wave Friendly, enthusiastic greeting. Saying hello or goodbye.
Wide-eyed wonder Fascinated, eyes wide. Seeing something unusual.
Wild cat frown Grumpy, cat-themed annoyance. Playful complaints.
Yay sparkle Excited celebration. Celebrating small wins.

Symbol building blocks

These single pieces are reused across many entries above; knowing a few helps you read and build new faces.

Symbol Style Note
Round eye A wide, rounded eye shape.
Side-eye A flat, disapproving eye shape.
Omega mouth A small curved mouth, Greek omega.
Rage mouth Kanji for "benefit", borrowed in kaomoji as a gritted, angry mouth.
Animal snout A small triangular nose or muzzle, used in animal faces.
Raised arm A katakana stroke used as a raised arm or wave.
Reaching arm A katakana stroke used as a reaching hand.
Flexed arm A bracket-style flexed-arm shape.
Sparkle A four-point sparkle, used for excitement.
Wavy line A wavy baseline, used under crying or wobbly mouths.

Style a name with these faces

Paste a kaomoji next to a username or wrap a name in one of these text styles. Examples use the placeholder name "Alex" — swap in any name or word.

Styled name Style Note
Bold Unicode bold letters.
Italic Unicode italic letters.
Bold italic Unicode bold italic letters.
Double-struck Outlined, blackboard-style letters.
Fullwidth Wide-spaced letters, common in East Asian layouts.
Circled Each letter inside a small circle.
Small caps Lowercase-height capital letters.
Strikethrough A line struck through each letter.
Underline A line under each letter.
Star frame Star brackets around the name.
Corner frame Japanese-style corner brackets.
Lenticular frame Bold lenticular brackets.
Diamond frame Outline diamond brackets.
Settled-calm kaomoji frame Wrapped in the settled-calm kaomoji face above.
Wide-wave kaomoji frame Wrapped in the wide-wave kaomoji face above.

Matching single-glyph emoji

If a kaomoji is too long for a field that only accepts one character, these standard emoji cover similar moods.

Emoji Style Note
Smiling face A plain, warm smile.
Tears of joy Laughing hard enough to cry.
Crying face A single tear, sad.
Angry face Visibly furious, red-faced.
Sunglasses face Cool and confident.
Cat face A simple cat emoji.
Dog face A simple dog emoji.
Sun A plain sun symbol.
Shrug A person shrugging.
Heart eyes Loving or admiring something.

Each mood below has its own page with more faces and context:

Back to the Kaomojis home page for the full dictionary.

Do these kaomojis show on every device?

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Suggest a meaning

Know another name or meaning for one of these faces, or a face missing from the dictionary? Email [email protected] with the face and where you saw it used. The Kaomojis editorial team checks it and adds it with the date.

FAQ

How is this dictionary different from the mood pages?

The mood pages listed above group faces by one feeling. This dictionary sorts a broader mix alphabetically by name, so it works best when you already know roughly what the face is called or want to browse everything in one scroll.

Can I use these kaomojis anywhere?

Yes, every face here is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into chat apps, usernames, bios and captions exactly like normal text, with no image or font required.

Why do some faces repeat parts like (=^･ω･^=) and (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ ?

Kaomojis are built from reusable eye, mouth and hand pieces; once you recognize a few parts, you can read new combinations without memorizing every face individually.

Is this the official kaomoji dictionary?

There is no single official kaomoji registry; kaomojis spread through forums and chat culture rather than a governing body. This page is an independent, regularly checked entry list, not an official source.

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Updated 16 October 2026 · Kaomojis Editorial Team

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