kaomoji

Kaomoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯: Copy & Paste Japanese Emoticons

Kaomoji are Japanese-style emoticons made from keyboard characters. They are horizontal (like text) unlike Western :) emoticons.

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How to use this collection

Pick the emoji, symbol or kaomoji that matches your message, copy it, then paste it into Instagram, Discord, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, Slack, Google Docs or a bio editor. Use a few related items together for captions, status updates, server names, holiday posts and quick reactions.

Copy and paste kaomoji

Frequently asked questions

What is a kaomoji?

Kaomoji (顔文字) are Japanese text-based emoticons that express emotions using keyboard characters. They are designed to be read sideways horizontally, unlike Western emoticons.

What is the shrug kaomoji?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is the shrug kaomoji: it represents a shrug and means "I don't know," "whatever" or indifference.

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