Kaomoji Meaning Lookup – Paste a Face, Get Its Meaning
A kaomoji meaning is what a Japanese-style text face like ◕ᴗ◕✿ or ≧∇≦ expresses: the eyes, mouth and extras each add a feeling. Paste any face into the Kaomojis lookup below to find its entry, or browse 62 faces with their name, meaning and when to use them.
Paste a face, get its meaning
Happy kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower smile | Sweet, innocent happiness; the flower adds cuteness. | Thanking someone or a cute reply. | |
| Squeezed-eye joy | So happy your eyes squeeze shut. | Excited replies. | |
| Gentle smile | A small, soft, content smile. | Calm, friendly messages. | |
| Closed-eye smile | Relaxed, warm happiness. | Saying everything is fine. | |
| Laughing | Open, cheerful laugh. | Something funny. | |
| Simple joy | Plain cheerful face. | Casual replies. | |
| Content smile | Peaceful and pleased. | After a good day. | |
| Singing joy | Happy and humming. | Good news, music. | |
| Sunny wink | Cheerful wink with sun. | Good-morning messages. | |
| Star smile | Bright, happy smile. | Celebrations. | |
| Plain grin | Neutral happy. | Quick replies. | |
| Happy crying | So happy you cry. | Emotional good news. | |
| Star eyes | Amazed and excited. | Something exciting. | |
| Soft grin | Warm, easy smile. | Friendly replies. |
Lenny kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny face | A sly, suggestive or mischievous grin; started as an internet meme. | Jokes and innuendo; avoid in formal chats. |
Love kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet heart smile | Happy with affection. | Thanking a friend. | |
| Love-struck | Totally in love with something. | Seeing a favorite thing. | |
| Pucker kiss | Sending a kiss. | Romantic messages. | |
| Heart hug | Hugging with love. | Comforting someone you love. | |
| Bunny love | Cute affection. | Soft love notes. |
Cute kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear face | Cute, happy little animal. | Cute signatures. | |
| Round cheeks | Cute and cheerful. | Soft greetings. | |
| Shy smile | Shy but happy. | Accepting a compliment. | |
| Double flower | Extra cute and sweet. | Very friendly replies. | |
| Pouty lips | Pouting, slightly annoyed or cute. | Playful sulking. | |
| Oops tongue | Playful mistake, tongue out. | Owning a silly error. | |
| Snuggle | Cozy and content. | Relaxed evenings. |
Sad kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tears of joy | Crying because something is beautiful or touching. | Touching stories. | |
| Sobbing | Heavy sadness. | Bad news. | |
| Worried | Nervous and sad. | Waiting for results. | |
| Disappointed | Let down. | Plans fell through. | |
| Wiping tears | Sad, wiping tears away. | Moving on from sadness. |
Angry kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exasperated | Fed up, sighing. | Annoying situations. | |
| Fuming | Angry with a vein mark. | Mock anger. | |
| Gritted teeth | Furious, teeth clenched. | Joke rage. | |
| Pout | Grumpy, sulking. | Light annoyance. |
Surprised kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double take | Shocked surprise. | Unexpected news. | |
| Stunned | Surprised and a bit worried. | Sudden changes. | |
| Owl eyes | Wide-eyed amazement. | Something cool. | |
| Hands up shock | Very surprised, hands raised. | Big reveals. | |
| Little gasp | Mild surprise. | Interesting news. |
Shy kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blushing mouth | Embarrassed and shy. | Flirty compliments. | |
| Peeking shy | Hiding but peeking. | Shy but curious. | |
| Hard blush | Very embarrassed, blushing lines. | Praise that makes you shy. | |
| Embarrassed squeeze | Flustered and embarrassed. | Awkward moments. | |
| Blushing calm | Happy and warm. | Gentle thanks. |
Animal kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big-eyed cat | A curious cat. | Interest in something. | |
| Bear hug | A bear reaching for a hug. | Comfort and warmth. | |
| Small bear | Calm cute animal. | Cute replies. | |
| Waving puppy | A dog waving hello. | Greetings. |
Cheer kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confident sparkle | Determined and proud. | Showing you are ready. | |
| Determined smile | Ready and positive. | Before a task. | |
| Grumpy flex | Strong but annoyed. | Doing something you dislike. | |
| Little fighter | Small but ready to fight. | Funny challenges. |
Smug kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing smirk | Smug, knowing look. | When you were right. | |
| Sly look | Mischievous. | Teasing friends. |
Confused kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uneasy | Doubtful, not convinced. | Questioning a plan. | |
| Frowning | Unhappy or doubtful. | Mild displeasure. | |
| Double question | Totally confused. | Unclear messages. | |
| Unsure pout | Confused and sulky. | When things go wrong. |
Reaction kaomoji meanings
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy shrug | Oh well, cheerfully. | Accepting something. | |
| Awkward sweat | Uncomfortable. | Awkward silences. |
What does the Lenny face mean?
The Lenny face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is a sly, knowing grin. It spread on internet forums around 2012 and is mostly used for cheeky jokes or innuendo, so keep it out of formal chats. It is built from combining marks, so copy it whole rather than retyping it.
Read a face by its parts
| Part | Usually means |
|---|---|
| big, bright eyes: happy or cute | |
| squeezed eye: laughing or very happy | |
| teary eye: sad or touched | |
| staring eye: disapproval | |
| cat-like mouth: cute or smug | |
| open mouth: laughing | |
| wobbly mouth: worried or crying | |
| flower: sweetness | |
| sweat drop: nervous or embarrassed |
How to type the parts (◕, ω, ツ, ♡)
None of these are on a standard keyboard. ◕ is a geometric circle, ω is the Greek letter omega (Greek keyboard: w), ツ is Japanese katakana tsu (Japanese keyboard: tsu), ♡ is a white heart suit. Copy them here, or on Windows press Windows + . and use the symbols tab.
Does the face show on every device?
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We fill this table only after a dated test on a named device.
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Suggest a meaning
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FAQ
What does ◕ᴗ◕✿ mean?
It is a sweet, innocent smile: big round eyes (◕), a small smiling mouth (ᴗ) and a flower (✿) for extra cuteness. Use it for friendly thanks or cute replies.
What does ≧∇≦ mean?
Eyes squeezed shut with an open mouth: someone so happy or excited they are almost squealing.
Why do Japanese use 💦?
A sweat drop in manga means nervousness or embarrassment, and 💦 carries that into chat; it can also mean plain sweat or water.
What does ❛ᴗ❛ mean?
A small, soft smile: calm contentment rather than loud joy.
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Updated 8 October 2026 · Kaomojis Editorial Team
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