Kaomoji & Text Faces
Browse 300+ kaomoji including Lenny Face, shrug emoticons, and text faces. Copy and paste anywhere.
What is Kaomoji?
Kaomoji (顔文字) are Japanese text-based emoticons made entirely from keyboard characters. Unlike emojis, which are graphical images, kaomoji work on any platform that supports text input. They've been used in Japanese internet culture since the 1980s and have become popular worldwide.
Popular kaomoji include the Lenny Face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°), the shrug (¯\_(ツ)_/¯), and hundreds of others expressing various emotions and reactions. They're perfect for adding personality to your messages on Discord, Slack, Reddit, and other platforms.
How to Use Kaomoji
- Browse: Use our picker to find kaomoji by category or search for specific ones.
- Copy: Click the copy button on any kaomoji to add it to your clipboard.
- Paste: Use Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste it into any chat, message, or post.
- Works Everywhere: Kaomoji work on Discord, Slack, Reddit, Twitter, emails, and anywhere else you can type text.
FAQ
What is a kaomoji?
Kaomoji (顔文字) is a Japanese term for text-based emoticons made with keyboard characters. They represent faces or expressions, like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (shrug) or ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (Lenny Face).
Are kaomoji the same as emojis?
No, they're different. Kaomoji are made from keyboard characters and work everywhere text is supported. Emojis are graphical symbols that may not display on all platforms or devices.
How do I use kaomoji?
Simply browse our picker, find the kaomoji you like, and click copy. Then paste it into any text message, social media post, or chat. It works on Discord, Slack, Reddit, and most text-based platforms.
What's the Lenny Face?
The Lenny Face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is one of the most famous kaomoji. It's often used to express suggestive humor or a smirk in online conversations.
Can I use kaomoji everywhere?
Yes! Since kaomoji are made from regular keyboard characters, they work on any platform that supports text input — Discord, Slack, Reddit, Twitter, emails, and more.
What does ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ mean?
This is the shrug kaomoji. It's used to express indifference, uncertainty, or a casual 'I don't know' attitude in conversations.