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Kaomoji and text faces

(ʘ‿ʘ) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Japanese text faces and ASCII art to copy and paste.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Kaomoji and text faces

Kaomoji are Japanese text faces made from symbols, like the shrug and happy faces you see in chats. Browse by mood, click to copy and paste anywhere. Unlike emoji, they read sideways in the usual direction, and they are built from ordinary Unicode characters so they work in most apps.

How to use Kaomoji and text faces

  1. Browse the categories of Japanese text faces.
  2. Click the face you like to copy it.
  3. Paste it into your chat, post or message.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between kaomoji and emoji?

Emoji are single pictures defined by Unicode. Kaomoji are faces built from several text characters, usually Japanese or symbol characters, so they look the same on any device that has the fonts.

Why does my kaomoji look broken in some apps?

Kaomoji use many unusual characters, and an app or font that lacks some of them will show gaps or boxes. Try a simpler face made of common symbols if that happens.

Can I use a kaomoji in a filename or code?

It is best not to. Special characters can cause trouble in filenames, web addresses and programs. Use kaomoji in messages and text where such characters are allowed.

Is Kaomoji and text faces free?

Yes. Kaomoji and text faces on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Kaomoji and text faces on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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