kaomoji

thumb|upright=0.8|Kaomoji on a Japanese NTT Docomo mobile phone thumb|A Kaomoji painting in Japan

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Subclass of: emoji
Has part: katakana
Image: Kaomoji.png

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Commons category: Kaomoji
native label: 顔文字

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History
Combinations with Western style
Cultural impact and the 2channel legacy
Notes
References
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thumb|upright=0.8|Kaomoji on a Japanese NTT Docomo mobile phone thumb|A Kaomoji painting in Japan

Kaomoji are Japanese emoticons that use combinations of text characters to represent facial expressions and emotions. They first appeared in Japan during the 1980s, offering a distinctive way to convey tone and mood in digital communication. Common examples include: (^ω^) – expresses happiness or excitement ( ͡o╭╮ ͡o) – conveys sadness or disappointment

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