Thinking Kaomojis — Meanings, When to Use & Copy
Thinking kaomojis are Japanese-style text faces that show someone pondering, doubting or having an idea, like (°ー°〃)ゞ, (￢_￢) or φ(．．). This Kaomojis dictionary lists 64 thinking faces, each with a name, its meaning and when to use it in chat, replies or bios. Tap any face to copy it.
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Thinking kaomoji list
Forty base faces for pondering, doubting, worrying and getting ideas.
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side-eye thinker | Suspicious, weighing it up. | Replying to an offer that sounds too good. | |
| Head scratch | Confused, trying to work it out. | When a question stumps you. | |
| Serious ponder | Deep in thought. | Before a careful answer. | |
| Sweaty hmm | Unsure and a little worried. | Hesitating before you commit. | |
| Pouty thinker | Mulling it over, a bit skeptical. | Teasing doubt with friends. | |
| Calm reflection | Quietly considering. | Thoughtful, unhurried replies. | |
| Puzzled frown | This does not add up. | Pointing out a contradiction. | |
| Still processing | Surprised, brain loading. | Right after surprising news. | |
| Little question | What is going on? | A simple “huh?”. | |
| Small frown | Not convinced yet. | Gentle disagreement. | |
| Thought it through, no idea | Gave up looking for an answer. | When you honestly do not know. | |
| Curious cat | Curious about something. | Asking about a new thing. | |
| Squinting thinker | Wait a minute… | Spotting something odd. | |
| Nervous thought | Worried while deciding. | Anxious choices, exams. | |
| Got it | The idea finally clicked. | After you figure it out. | |
| Sudden realization | Lightbulb moment. | “Oh! Now I get it.” | |
| Bright idea | An idea just appeared. | Suggesting a plan. | |
| Blank stare | Zoned out mid-thought. | When you lost the thread. | |
| Uneasy hmm | Thinking, but uncomfortable. | Awkward situations. | |
| Skeptical stare | Doubting the claim. | Replying to a dubious fact. | |
| Fretting | Worried pondering. | Before a big decision. | |
| Shy hesitation | Embarrassed while choosing words. | Confessions, awkward asks. | |
| Scheming | Plotting something. | Playful plans and pranks. | |
| Mind made up | Thinking done, decided. | “I have made up my mind.” | |
| Frustrated figuring | Annoyed while solving. | Bugs, math, puzzles. | |
| Eager plan | Excited about an idea. | Kicking off a project. | |
| Speechless pause | Lost for words. | Awkward silence. | |
| Playful wonder | Wondering, a bit cheeky. | Light-hearted questions. | |
| Eye-roll ponder | Sarcastic consideration. | “Sure, I will think about it.” | |
| Hmph thinker | Proudly considering. | Pretending to weigh an offer. | |
| Cute curious | Innocent question. | Asking softly. | |
| Laser focus | Concentrating hard. | Mid-task, do not disturb. | |
| Thinking over tea | Taking time to think. | “Let me sleep on it.” | |
| Taking notes | Writing the idea down. | Studying, planning. | |
| Happy notes | Noting a good idea. | Saving a fun plan. | |
| Serious writer | Writing it down carefully. | Making a list. | |
| Gentle confusion | Kindly puzzled. | Asking for clarification. | |
| Tight-lipped hmm | Unsure what to say. | Holding back an opinion. | |
| Puzzled bear | Cute confusion. | Soft “what?”. | |
| Awkward ponder | Thinking, slightly embarrassed. | After a mistake. |
Thinking out loud and trailing off
The same faces with a 💭 thought bubble (thinking out loud) or a «…» (not finished thinking).
| Kaomoji | Name | Meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side-eye thinker + thought bubble | Suspicious, weighing it up. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Serious ponder + thought bubble | Deep in thought. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Calm reflection + thought bubble | Quietly considering. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Little question + thought bubble | What is going on? Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Curious cat + thought bubble | Curious about something. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Squinting thinker + thought bubble | Wait a minute… Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Nervous thought + thought bubble | Worried while deciding. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Scheming + thought bubble | Plotting something. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Laser focus + thought bubble | Concentrating hard. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Cute curious + thought bubble | Innocent question. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Puzzled bear + thought bubble | Cute confusion. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Sweaty hmm + thought bubble | Unsure and a little worried. Thinking out loud. | Status updates, “still thinking”. | |
| Head scratch, trailing off | Confused, trying to work it out. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Small frown, trailing off | Not convinced yet. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Uneasy hmm, trailing off | Thinking, but uncomfortable. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Skeptical stare, trailing off | Doubting the claim. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Fretting, trailing off | Worried pondering. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Shy hesitation, trailing off | Embarrassed while choosing words. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Eye-roll ponder, trailing off | Sarcastic consideration. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Hmph thinker, trailing off | Proudly considering. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Gentle confusion, trailing off | Kindly puzzled. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Tight-lipped hmm, trailing off | Unsure what to say. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Awkward ponder, trailing off | Thinking, slightly embarrassed. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. | |
| Puzzled frown, trailing off | This does not add up. Not finished thinking. | Leaving a reply open. |
What makes a kaomoji look thoughtful
| Part | Characters | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hand at head or chin | ヾ ┐ ┌ ﾉ | Scratching your head, shrugging |
| Narrow or side eyes | ￢ ㆆ ◔ ー | Doubt, suspicion |
| Flat or wavy mouth | _ ～ ∧ ﹏ | Unsure, worried |
| Sweat drop | ; ; | Nervous thinking |
| Pen or notes | φ 且 | Writing it down, taking time |
| Idea markers | 💡 ✧ ? 💭 | An idea or a question |
How to type thinking kaomojis
On a phone, copy a face here and save it as a text shortcut (iPhone: Settings › General › Keyboard › Text Replacement; Gboard: Dictionary › Personal dictionary). On Windows, press Windows key + period (.) and open the kaomoji tab; on a Mac, save faces in Keyboard › Text Replacements.
Do thinking kaomojis show on every device?
| Platform | Plain faces like (￢_￢) | Faces with 💡 💭 | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone | Not tested yet | Not tested yet | — |
| Android | Not tested yet | Not tested yet | — |
| Windows | Not tested yet | Not tested yet | — |
| Discord | Not tested yet | Not tested yet | — |
We fill this table only after a dated test on a named device. Faces with full-width characters like ￢ need a Japanese-capable font, which current phones and PCs include.
Suggest a meaning
Use one of these faces differently? 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
What is the thinking kaomoji?
There is no single one; popular choices are (°ー°〃)ゞ for scratching your head, (￢_￢) for doubtful thinking and φ(．．) for taking notes.
What does (￢_￢) mean?
A side-eye look: you are suspicious or weighing something up, often with a little sarcasm.
How do I show an idea with a kaomoji?
Add a lightbulb or sparkle: (・o・)💡 or ( •̀ ω •́ )✧ read as “I have an idea” or “decided”.
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Updated 19 October 2026 · Kaomojis Editorial Team
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