Discord Emoji Library and Kaomoji Collection
Kaomoji and decorative Unicode symbols paste into Discord without needing Nitro, an emoji slot, or an upload, because they are ordinary text characters. This library collects over a thousand of them, grouped by mood and style, with one-click copy for names, bios, and messages.
Discord Emoji & Kaomoji Library
How to use the Emoji Library and Kaomoji Collection
- Browse by category, or search for a mood or symbol type.
- Click any entry to copy it to your clipboard.
- Paste it into a message, nickname, channel name, or bio.
Using Emojis & Kaomojis in Discord
- Channel Names: Place emojis at the start of channel names for visual structure (e.g.
💬・generalor📜・rules). - Discord Shortcodes: Discord parses standard shortcodes like
:sparkles:,:fire:,:star:, and:heart:into Unicode emojis on all devices. - Kaomojis: Text-based emoticons like
(づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づrender on any device without requiring custom Nitro emoji slots.
Kaomoji and Unicode symbols without an emoji slot
Kaomoji are Japanese emoticons built from ordinary punctuation and Unicode symbols, read horizontally rather than rotated the way Western emoticons are. Because they are text, they cost nothing: no emoji slot, no upload, no Nitro, and no dependency on the server you are posting in. That is the practical advantage over custom emoji, which are limited to 50 static and 50 animated slots on an unboosted server.
The same applies to decorative Unicode symbols such as stars, arrows, hearts, and box-drawing characters. They render in nicknames, channel names, category headers, bios, and messages alike, and they carry across servers because nothing is stored server-side. A custom emoji from one server only appears elsewhere for members with Nitro; a kaomoji works for everyone, everywhere.
The one thing to watch is that some kaomoji rely on characters from Japanese font ranges, and a device missing those falls back to a substitute glyph that changes the face's proportions. Faces built from Latin punctuation and common symbols are the most reliable. If a kaomoji is going into a pinned message or a rules channel, test it on a phone first.
Common problems and fixes
- A kaomoji renders with misaligned parts
Font substitution changed the character widths. Choose a face built from common punctuation rather than Japanese-specific symbols. - Symbols show as boxes for some members
Their font stack lacks that block. Stick to widely supported symbols such as stars, arrows, and geometric shapes. - The face breaks when used in a channel name
Channel names strip and lowercase certain characters. Test in a message first, then apply to the channel.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kaomoji?
Kaomoji are Japanese text emoticons created using punctuation marks and Japanese characters (e.g. (◕‿◕✿) or (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻).
How do I type Kaomoji on Discord?
Click any Kaomoji in this library to copy it instantly to your clipboard, then press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V) in Discord.
What is Discord's built-in /shrug command?
Typing /shrug in Discord automatically appends ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ to your message.
Can I use Kaomojis in my Discord username or status?
Yes. Kaomojis are standard Unicode text and work in custom statuses, server nicknames, and About Me bios.
Do kaomoji use my server's emoji slots?
No. They are plain text characters, so they do not consume any of the 50 static or 50 animated emoji slots an unboosted server has.
Can members without Nitro use these?
Yes. Unlike custom emoji, kaomoji and Unicode symbols work for every account in every server.
Will these show up in Discord search?
Symbol characters are matched literally, so searching for a kaomoji finds it, but plain-word searches will not.