The world's largest collection of Japanese text faces (kaomoji) — 61,000+ emoticons organized by mood. Happy, sad, love, angry, Lenny Face, shrug, table flip, disapproval ಠ_ಠ and every emotion in between. Tap any text face to copy and paste instantly.
Text faces — also known as kaomoji or emoticons — are faces and emotions built entirely from characters, symbols, and punctuation. Unlike Western emoticons read sideways like :) or :D, text faces are read face-on, which lets them express far more nuance. A few examples and what they mean: (◕‿◕) is happy or content, (T_T) is crying, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ means "I don't know" or indifference, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is the knowing "Lenny" smirk, and ಠ_ಠ shows disapproval. Because they are plain Unicode text, text faces look identical on every device and platform — iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac — unlike emoji, which render differently across systems. To use one, tap it to copy and paste it into Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reddit, Slack, a bio, or a caption. All 61,000+ text faces here are organized by mood so you can find the right reaction fast.
📋 How to Copy and Use Text Faces
1Find a text face you like — organized by mood (happy, sad, love, etc.)
2Tap or click it — it copies to your clipboard instantly
3Open the app where you want to use it (Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.)
4Paste with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) and send! Also works on iPhone and Android.
❓ FAQ
What are text faces?▶
Text faces (also called kaomoji or emoticons) are expressions made from characters, symbols, and punctuation to represent faces or emotions. Originating in Japan, they include classics like (◕‿◕), (T_T), ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ಠ_ಠ and 61,000+ more. Since they're plain text, they display on every platform — unlike emoji, which can look different on iPhone vs Android.
What's the difference between text faces and text art?▶
Text faces (this page, /text-faces) are single-line emoticons that express emotions — like (◕‿◕) or ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Text art (/text-art) is multi-line ASCII art that forms pictures or portraits. They serve different purposes.
Where can I use text faces?▶
Text faces work everywhere text is accepted: Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reddit, LINE, Slack, Telegram, email, SMS, and more. Unlike emoji, text faces display correctly in every environment — even plain text files.
How do I copy a text face on mobile?▶
Tap any text face on this page — it copies to your clipboard instantly. Then open your app (Discord, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.) and long-press the text field to paste.
Are these text faces free to use?▶
Yes, completely free! All 61,000+ text faces on Kaomojis.jp are free to copy and paste for personal use. No account, no registration, no limits.
What is the most popular text face?▶
The most iconic text faces include Lenny Face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°), Table Flip (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻, Shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, and Disapproval ಠ_ಠ. Among Japanese kaomoji, (◕‿◕) and (*^▽^*) are perennial favorites.
What do text faces mean and how do you use them?▶
Each text face conveys an emotion or reaction: (◕‿◕) means happy or content, (T_T) means crying, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ means "I don't know" or indifference, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is a knowing/suggestive smirk, and ಠ_ಠ shows disapproval. To use one, tap it to copy, then paste it into a chat, caption, bio, or comment to add tone that plain words can't.