Japanese Emoticons (Kaomoji) Hub
(* ^ ω ^) Joy Kaomoji (87)
View All 87 →(♡-_-♡) Love Kaomoji (48)
View All 48 →(⌒_⌒;) Embarrassment Kaomoji (25)
View All 25 →(ノ_<。) Sympathy Kaomoji (12)
View All 12 →(; ̄Д ̄) Dissatisfaction Kaomoji (26)
View All 26 →(#`Д´) Anger Kaomoji (34)
View All 34 →(T_T) Sadness Kaomoji (36)
View All 36 →(×_×) Pain Kaomoji (15)
View All 15 →(ノω<。)ノ Fear Kaomoji (17)
View All 17 →ヽ(ー_ー )ノ Indifference Kaomoji (23)
View All 23 →( ̄ヘ ̄) Confusion Kaomoji (23)
View All 23 →(¬_¬) Doubt Kaomoji (11)
View All 11 →(°ロ°) ! Surprise Kaomoji (14)
View All 14 →(^ _ ^)/ Greeting Kaomoji (28)
View All 28 →(つ≧▽≦)つ Hugging Kaomoji (14)
View All 14 →(^_~) Winking Kaomoji (18)
View All 18 →(シ. .)シ Apologizing Kaomoji (8)
View All 8 →( ̄ ii  ̄;) Nosebleeding Kaomoji (16)
View All 16 →|д・) Hiding Kaomoji (13)
View All 13 →φ(..) Writing Kaomoji (12)
View All 12 →ε=ε=┌( >_<)┘ Running Kaomoji (19)
View All 19 →(∪。∪)。。。zzz Sleeping Kaomoji (19)
View All 19 →(=^・ω・^=) Cat Kaomoji (25)
View All 25 →⊂( ̄(工) ̄)⊃ Bear Kaomoji (16)
View All 16 →∪・ω・∪ Dog Kaomoji (21)
View All 21 →U・x・U Rabbit Kaomoji (20)
View All 20 →( ´(00)`) Pig Kaomoji (19)
View All 19 →( ̄Θ ̄) Bird Kaomoji (16)
View All 16 →(°))<< Fish Kaomoji (17)
View All 17 →/\(oo)/\ Spider Kaomoji (19)
View All 19 →(*^o^)人(^o^*) Friends Kaomoji (23)
View All 23 →(▼皿▼#) Enemies Kaomoji (24)
View All 24 →( -_・) ︻デ═一 Weapons Kaomoji (18)
View All 18 →(ノ>ω<)ノ :。・:*:・゚’★ Magic Kaomoji (10)
View All 10 →(っ˘ڡ˘ς) Food Kaomoji (18)
View All 18 →ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪ Music Kaomoji (32)
View All 32 →🎮 👾 Games Kaomoji (11)
View All 11 →★*:.。.o(≧▽≦)o.。.:*★ Special Kaomoji (26)
View All 26 →The Fascinating History of Japanese Kaomoji
While Western emoticons like :-) were created in the United States in 1982, Japanese internet users created their own distinct form of digital emotion in 1986 on ASCII NET called Kaomoji. Unlike Western smileys that require tilting your head 90 degrees sideways, Kaomoji are designed to be viewed upright.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓ What does Kaomoji mean in Japanese?
Kaomoji (顔文字) literally translates to 'face mark' or 'face character'. It represents expressive human emotions using standard typographic punctuation without turning your head sideways.
❓ How do I copy a Kaomoji on this page?
Simply click or tap on any Kaomoji tile. It will instantly copy to your clipboard and append to the interactive studio text pad at the top.
❓ Can I use these Japanese emoticons in Discord, TikTok, and Instagram?
Yes! All kaomojis are formed with universal Unicode characters supported on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and all social media platforms.