What is the difference between kaomoji and emoji?

Kaomoji are made from standard text characters and symbols combined to form faces, like (╯°□°)╯. Emoji are small pictorial icons built into your device, like 😀. Kaomoji work everywhere text works, while emoji depend on device and OS support.

Do kaomoji work on all platforms?

Yes, kaomoji work on virtually all platforms because they are made of standard Unicode text characters. They display correctly on Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Twitch, text messages, and email across all devices.

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Q: What are kaomoji?

Kaomoji are Japanese-style text emoticons made from Unicode characters. Unlike Western emoticons that are read sideways like :-), kaomoji are read straight on, such as (◕‿◕). The word comes from the Japanese words 'kao' (face) and 'moji' (character).

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About Kaomoji

Kaomoji originated in Japan in the 1980s and have since become a worldwide phenomenon. Unlike Western emoticons that are read sideways (like :-)), kaomoji are designed to be read face-on and often use a wider range of Unicode characters to create expressive faces.

The term "kaomoji" combines the Japanese words kao (face) and moji (character). They are popular across social media, messaging apps, Discord servers, and gaming communities.

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