What are Writing & Studying Kaomoji?
Writing kaomoji hold a pen φ or 〆 to show you are taking notes, studying or doing homework.
Kaomoji come from Japan, where people started drawing faces with text in the 1980s. Unlike Western emoticons such as :-), kaomoji are read straight on — you do not need to tilt your head — and the eyes do most of the talking. This page has 24 writing kaomoji; tap any of them to copy.
How to copy and paste writing kaomoji
- Find a face — scroll the list or type in the search box (for example cat, love or cry).
- Tap or click it — the face is copied to your clipboard right away and a “Copied!” label appears.
- Paste it anywhere — press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press and choose Paste on your phone.
Most popular writing kaomoji
__φ(．．) ( ￣ー￣)φ__ __φ(。。) __φ(．．;) ヾ( `ー´)シφ__ __〆(￣ー￣ )
Frequently asked questions
What are writing kaomoji?
Writing kaomoji hold a pen φ or 〆 to show you are taking notes, studying or doing homework. Kaomoji (顔文字, “face characters”) are Japanese emoticons made from text symbols, so they work in any app without images.
How do I copy and paste a writing kaomoji?
Click or tap any writing kaomoji on this page. It is copied to your clipboard instantly — then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long-press on mobile.
Where can I use writing text faces?
Everywhere you can type text: WhatsApp, Instagram bios and comments, TikTok, Discord, Twitch and YouTube chat, Facebook, X (Twitter), email, Roblox and Fortnite names (where the game allows the characters).
Why does a writing kaomoji look different on my phone?
Kaomoji are built from Unicode characters, and every device uses its own font. A few rare symbols may look slightly different or show as a box on older systems — pick another face if that happens.