Kaomoji Generator
Build and customize Japanese text emoticons
Kaomoji are Japanese text emoticons made from characters — like (◕‿◕), ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and (≧▽≦) — that are read face-on rather than sideways. This free Kaomoji generator lets you build, customize, copy and paste hundreds of Japanese emoticons that look identical on every device.
How to use
- Browse kaomoji by emotion (happy, sad, cute, angry, love, shrug).
- Click any kaomoji to copy it instantly.
- Or build your own by combining eyes, mouth and arms.
- Paste it into Discord, WhatsApp, X, Instagram or anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kaomoji?
A kaomoji (顔文字, "face characters") is a Japanese-style emoticon made entirely from text characters. Unlike Western emoticons such as :) that are read sideways, kaomoji like (^_^) are read face-on.
How do I copy and paste kaomoji?
Click any kaomoji on this page to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into any chat, bio or post. Because they are plain text, they look the same on every device.
What is the shrug kaomoji?
The shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is the most famous kaomoji worldwide, used to express "I don't know" or indifference.
Are kaomoji different from emoji?
Yes. Emoji are image-based pictographs that can look different across iPhone, Android and Windows, while kaomoji are text characters that render identically everywhere.