A little context

What are kaomoji?

Kaomoji are Japanese-style text expressions made from letters, punctuation, and symbols. A face like (^▽^) reads upright, with eyes and a mouth that give it personality.

Use a happy kaomoji to celebrate, a cat face for a playful hello, or a heart kaomoji to add a little affection. You can paste them into a message just like any other text.

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How to copy & paste kaomoji

  1. Find a face that fits

    Browse a collection or search for a feeling, animal, or symbol.

  2. Click to copy

    Choose any card and wait for “Copied!” If automatic copying is unavailable, use the manual copy box.

  3. Paste it into your message

    Press Ctrl+V on Windows or ⌘V on Mac. On a phone, touch and hold the text field, then choose Paste.

Good to know

A few helpful answers.

Small details, smoother pasting.

How are kaomoji different from emoji?

A kaomoji combines several text characters into an expression, like (^▽^). An emoji is displayed as a pictorial symbol, like 😊. Both can add feeling to a message, and some text expressions include emoji too.

Where can I use these text faces?

Try them in chats, captions, comments, or profile bios where text is accepted. Some apps limit characters or format text differently, so check the pasted result before sending it.

Why do some characters look different?

Fonts and character support vary across devices and apps. If a face appears as boxes or loses its shape, try a simpler expression. Spaces also affect the shape, so copy the entire face.

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