What is a kaomoji?
A kaomoji is a text-based face made from Unicode characters. The word means "face characters" in Japanese. Examples: (◕‿◕✿) (╥_╥) (ง •̀_•́)ง.
Loading pageLoading pageLoading pageLoading pageThe #kaomoji aesthetic is where text meets emotion in the most creative way possible. Think (◕‿◕✿) and ヽ(^▽^)ﾉ — tiny text-based faces that carry a whole mood and make your bio or username feel instantly expressive and alive.
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The #kaomoji aesthetic is where text meets emotion in the most creative way possible. Think (◕‿◕✿) and ヽ(^▽^)ﾉ — tiny text-based faces that carry a whole mood and make your bio or username feel instantly expressive and alive.
Kaomoji originated in Japanese internet culture way back in the 1980s and spread globally as online communities grew. They became a staple of early forum culture and have had a massive comeback in the era of Discord bios and aesthetic profiles.
Using #kaomoji in your profile is a quick and creative way to add personality without saying a single word. If you want your digital space to feel playful, expressive, and a little retro-internet, this is the vibe for you.
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A kaomoji is a text-based face made from Unicode characters. The word means "face characters" in Japanese. Examples: (◕‿◕✿) (╥_╥) (ง •̀_•́)ง.
Copy the kaomoji from this page or the kaomoji tool, then paste it into your bio on any platform that accepts plain text.
Most kaomoji render correctly on Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Very complex or rare characters may show as boxes on older devices.
Emoji are image characters — they render as colored graphics. Kaomoji are plain text constructed from standard characters — they have a hand-crafted, retro-internet quality.
One or two is usually ideal. More than three typically makes a bio feel cluttered. A single kaomoji at the end of a bio line acts like expressive punctuation.