Kaomoji
Kaomoji are Japanese text emoticons made from Unicode characters that express emotions without tilting your head. Unlike standard emoji, kaomoji are pure text and work on every platform and device. Browse 258+ kaomoji below — click any to copy instantly to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are kaomoji?
Kaomoji are Japanese text emoticons made from Unicode characters that can be read without tilting your head. Unlike Western emoticons like :), kaomoji face forward and use a wider range of characters to express emotions, such as (◕‿◕✿) for happiness or (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ for anger.
How do I copy a kaomoji?
Click any kaomoji on KawaMoji to instantly copy it to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — messages, social media bios, emails, or usernames.
Do kaomoji work on all devices?
Yes. Kaomoji are made from standard Unicode text characters, so they work on every platform — iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux — without needing special emoji support or rendering.