Kaomojiya — The Largest Collection of Japanese Kaomoji
Kaomojiya is a free online platform dedicated to collecting, categorizing, and sharing Japanese kaomoji (text-based emoticons). Since launching in 2024, the site has grown to include over 524 categories encompassing thousands of carefully curated kaomoji, making it one of the largest and most systematically organized kaomoji resources on the internet.
What Are Kaomoji?
Kaomoji originated in Japan in 1986 as expressive faces crafted entirely from text characters. Unlike Western sideways emoticons such as :-), Japanese kaomoji are read face-on and use a rich variety of Unicode characters to convey remarkably nuanced emotions and actions.
- 1.Happy:
٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ - 2.Crying:
(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ)` - 3.Cute:
(´｡• ᵕ •｡)` - 4.Angry:
(╬ Ò﹏Ó) - 5.Cat:
(=^・ω・^=) - 6.Dancing:
ヾ(＾∇＾)ノ - 7.Sleeping:
(:3[___]
No special apps or fonts are required. Kaomoji display correctly on any platform that supports text input — they are truly cross-platform by nature.
A Comprehensive Category System
Every kaomoji on the site is organized across multiple dimensions — emotions, actions, characters, and scenes — so you can always find exactly what you need.
Emotions — Joy, sadness, anger, surprise, shyness, excitement, disappointment, shock, relief, and every feeling in between. Even within a single emotion like "crying," you will find distinct variations: gentle tears, sobbing, wailing, and dramatic ugly-crying, each with its own set of kaomoji.
Actions & Gestures — Dancing, running, hugging, bowing, groveling (dogeza), punching, patting, waving, high-fiving, fist-pumping, peeking, lounging, and munching — everyday movements brought to life through text.
Characters & Animals — Cats, dogs, rabbits, foxes, seals, frogs, crabs, fish, crows, and pigs are just the beginning. The collection also features kaomoji inspired by beloved characters like Doraemon, Kirby, Anpanman, Chiikawa, and Baymax.
Uniquely Japanese Expressions — Kaomoji reflecting Japan's internet culture: exaggerated face-art (kaogei), "landmine" style (jirai-kei), gyaru aesthetics, "ojisan" texting style, table-flipping (chabudai-gaeshi), smug faces (doya-gao), tsundere attitudes, and more.
Life Scenes & Events — Beer cheers, café vibes, camping, studying, movie nights, birthday celebrations, Christmas greetings, fireworks, and seasonal moments — all captured in kaomoji form.
Whether you are chatting with friends on LINE, bantering with teammates on Discord, posting on X (Twitter), or adding a personal touch to a work email, you will find the perfect kaomoji for every occasion.
Key Features
One-Click Copy — Click any kaomoji and it is instantly copied to your clipboard. No text selection needed. From browsing to using takes just one second.
Smart Search — Search for kaomoji by keyword in Japanese, English, or Chinese. Type what you feel — "happy," "cat," or "泣く" — and get instant results. The homepage offers both AI-powered search and traditional category browsing, switchable via tabs.
AI Kaomoji Generator — Powered by the latest AI technology, this feature lets you describe any emotion or scene in plain text — "jumping with excitement" or "a cat sneaking a peek" — and instantly generates a completely original kaomoji. It is free to use with no limits, giving you endless creative possibilities.
Subcategory Tag System — Each major category contains finer subcategories such as "basic," "cute," "sparkle," "decorated," "emoji-style," and "ASCII art," allowing you to quickly filter kaomoji by the exact style you want.
Multilingual Interface — Available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, ensuring users worldwide can explore and enjoy Japanese kaomoji culture without language barriers.
Completely Free, No Registration Required — Every feature is free to use and no account is needed. There are no paywalls, no intrusive ads — just a clean, enjoyable experience focused entirely on kaomoji.
The Cultural Value of Kaomoji
In an age where digital communication dominates daily life, plain text messages often feel cold and impersonal. Adding a single kaomoji can dramatically shift the tone of a message — softening a refusal, deepening a thank-you, or warming up an everyday greeting.
Japanese kaomoji culture was born in the BBS era of the early internet. It evolved through platforms like 2channel, mixi, and LINE, building an expressive system unmatched anywhere in the world. From the earliest (^_^) to today's intricate and artistic compositions, the history of kaomoji embodies a distinctly Japanese communication aesthetic — the art of conveying rich meaning through subtle, understated expression.
Kaomojiya is committed to preserving this invaluable text-expression culture, passing it to the next generation, and sharing it with people around the globe. The goal is for kaomoji to transcend Japan's borders and become a beloved form of expression worldwide.
Use Cases
- 1.Social Media— Add personality to posts and comments on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook
- 2.Messaging Apps— Make chats on LINE, Discord, Telegram, and WhatsApp more fun and expressive
- 3.Email— Bring warmth to business correspondence and emotion to personal messages
- 4.Blogs & Forums— Enrich articles and comments with expressive text faces
- 5.Gaming Communities— Liven up in-game chat, stream comments, and guild interactions
- 6.Creative Projects— Use as design elements, fan art accents, planner decorations, or sticker material
