Kaomoji Generator — Kaomoji & Lenny Face Copy Paste
Hundreds of Japanese text emoticons — (◕‿◕), ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). One-click copy, works on every device.
Kaomoji are Japanese text emoticons made from characters — (◕‿◕), ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, (≧▽≦) — read face-on instead of sideways. This free kaomoji generator + Lenny face copy-paste tool has hundreds of Japanese text emoticons, ASCII faces, and text emoji you can copy in one click and paste anywhere. Because they're plain text, they render identically on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and every chat app.
How to use
- Browse kaomoji by emotion — happy, sad, cute, angry, love, shrug, table flip, animals.
- Click any kaomoji or Lenny face to copy it to your clipboard instantly.
- Or build your own text emoticon by mixing eyes, mouth, and arms.
- Paste into Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram bio, or anywhere text works.
- Bookmark this page for your favorite text emojis — no signup, no app.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kaomoji?
A kaomoji (顔文字, "face characters") is a Japanese-style emoticon made entirely from text characters. Unlike Western emoticons such as :) that are read sideways, kaomoji like (^_^) are read face-on. They're also called text emoticons, ASCII faces, or text emoji.
How do I copy and paste kaomoji?
Click any kaomoji on this page to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into any chat, bio, or post. Because they're plain text, they look identical on every device — no emoji rendering differences.
What is the shrug emoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯?
The shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is the most famous kaomoji in the West, used to express "I don't know", indifference, or "whatever". It's technically a Japanese text emoticon repurposed into English internet culture.
What is the Lenny face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)?
The Lenny face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is a smirking Unicode text face that went viral on 4chan and Reddit. It signals suggestive or knowing amusement. Copy any Lenny face variation from this page in one click.
Are kaomoji different from emoji?
Yes. Emoji are image-based pictographs that can look different across iPhone, Android, and Windows. Kaomoji and Lenny faces are made of Unicode text characters, so they render identically everywhere — no cross-platform surprises.
Do kaomoji work on Discord and Slack?
Yes. Since they're plain text, kaomoji work in every Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and X/Twitter message — no image upload or custom emoji needed.
Can I make my own kaomoji?
Yes. Use the builder to combine eyes, mouth, and arms into custom text emoticons, then copy the result.