Tears, sobs and emotional reactions in text

Crying Kaomoji
& Emoticons

Crying kaomoji and crying emoticons are copyable text faces for soft tears, sadness, sobbing, heartbreak, happy tears, laughter, frustration and dramatic reactions. Find Japanese faces such as (╥﹏╥), Korean-style ㅠ_ㅠ, simple T_T and ;_; emoticons, cute animals, hands, hugs and floor-crying poses. Search or filter by emotion, intensity, tear shape, action, character, style, size and app, then tap Copy.

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Popular crying emoticons to copy

Start with the clearest crying text faces: simple, soft, sobbing, Korean, happy tears, with hands and animal variations.

Choose the emotional reason

Crying faces by meaning

The same tears can communicate grief, happy relief, laughter, anger or embarrassment. Select the emotion first so the face supports the message instead of contradicting it.

(´；ω；`)

Sad and tearful

Quiet hurt, disappointment and low-energy crying.

Show sad crying →(╥﹏╥)

Heartbroken

Strong grief, missing someone or emotional pain.

Show heartbreak →(T▽T)

Happy tears

Relief, gratitude, reunions and moving good news.

Show happy crying →(ಥ‿ಥ)

Laughing and crying

Overwhelmed laughter or an exaggerated funny reaction.

Show laugh-cry faces →(ಥ益ಥ)

Angry crying

Frustration, rage tears and emotional overload.

Show angry crying →(｡ﾉω＼｡)

Blushing and crying

Shy, flustered or hiding tearful reactions.

Show embarrassed crying →(இдஇ; )

Shocked and scared

Wide mouths and tense tears for sudden distress.

Show shocked crying →(╥ ᴗ ╥)

Relieved and emotional

A soft smile under tears for finally feeling okay.

Show relieved tears →
Read the tear characters

T_T, ㅠ_ㅠ, ╥﹏╥ and other crying text faces

In text faces, the eye glyph often doubles as the tear. These are visual conventions, not universal definitions, and the surrounding mouth changes whether the tears feel sad, joyful or comic.

ExampleTear constructionTypical readingFind more
T_TLatin T eyesSimple keyboard crying; vertical stems resemble tears
ㅠ_ㅠHangul ㅠ eyesKorean-style crying text face
(´；ω；`)Semicolon tearsSoft, restrained crying or hurt
(╥﹏╥)Box-drawing streamsSteady crying with a trembling mouth
(ಥ﹏ಥ)Round Kannada glyph eyesWelling eyes or full bawling
｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡Flying marks outsideLoud, dramatic or ugly crying
Tearful character variations

Crying cat, bunny, bear and puppy kaomoji

Ears, paws and animal mouths make a crying face read as cute, vulnerable or playful. These are text drawings rather than standardized emoji characters.

(=；ェ；=)

Crying cat and kitty

Neko faces with ears, whiskers and visible tears.

Show crying cats →／(=T x T=)＼

Crying bunny and rabbit

Long ears with T eyes or soft trembling mouths.

Show crying bunnies →ʕ•ᴥ•̥ʔ

Crying bear

Rounded bear faces with a single tear or heavy streams.

Show crying bears →૮ T ﻌ T ა

Dog, puppy and lamb

Tearful dogs, puppies, babies and other cute characters.

Show all animals →
Match the format and tone

Simple, cute, Japanese, Korean and meme crying emoticons

“Crying emoticon” is broader than Japanese kaomoji. This collection labels adjacent styles clearly so T_T, ;_;, ㅠ_ㅠ and decorative upright faces can be found without pretending they have the same origin.

T_T

Simple keyboard crying

Compact faces using letters and punctuation.

Show simple faces →(´；ω；`)

Japanese kaomoji

Upright faces using fullwidth and Japanese text conventions.

Show Japanese style →ㅠ_ㅠ

Korean-style emoticons

Hangul characters such as ㅠ and ㅜ resemble falling tears.

Show Korean style →(｡T ω T｡)

Cute and kawaii

Rounded cheeks, smaller mouths and softer proportions.

Show cute crying →:'-(

Sideways ASCII

Classic early-internet crying faces read with the head tilted.

Show ASCII emoticons →¯\_(ಥ‿ಥ)_/¯

Meme and funny crying

Deliberately dramatic faces for playful reactions.

Show meme reactions →｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡

Anime-style crying

Large mouths, flying tears and theatrical emotion.

Show anime style →༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽

Ugly and cursed crying

Intentionally excessive faces for exaggerated reactions.

Show cursed crying →
Entity and attributes

How crying kaomoji draw tears

Read a kaomoji upright. The eye glyph represents the tear source, the mouth determines sadness or joy, marks outside the face show motion, and arms or posture reveal what the character is doing.

Example anatomy
(っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ

Reaching arms + wet eyes + deep frown = crying and asking for comfort

T ╥ ಥ ㅠ

Eyes become tear streams

T and ╥ create vertical lines; ಥ looks round and welling; Korean ㅠ resembles eyes with tears beneath them.

﹏ Д ‿ ▽

The mouth changes the reason

﹏ trembles, Д wails, while ‿ or ▽ under teary eyes creates happy or laughing tears.

｡ ﾟ · °

Outer marks show flying tears

Repeated dots and rings outside the brackets make the crying louder and more dramatic.

っ つ ヽ o

Hands and bodies create action

They reach for a hug, wipe the face, raise both arms, pray, salute or collapse on the floor.

Interpret before sending

Popular crying emoticon meanings

These are common readings rather than fixed definitions. The sentence, relationship and situation determine the final tone.

Text faceCommon meaningBest contextVisual signal
T_TSimple cryingQuick chats and compact repliesT stems resemble tears below closed eyes
ㅠ_ㅠKorean-style cryingSoft sadness in textHangul ㅠ resembles two tear tracks
(´；ω；`)Quietly hurtDisappointment or sympathySmall semicolon tears beside the eyes
(╥﹏╥)Full cryingHeartbreak or strong sadnessHeavy streams and trembling mouth
(ಥ‿ಥ)Happy tears or laugh-cryingMoving good news or a funny reactionA smile changes the tears from grief to joy
｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡Loud or ugly cryingDramatic overreaction and anime-style emotionOpen wail with tears flying outside
Avoid intent confusion

Crying kaomoji vs crying emoji

A kaomoji or emoticon is built from copyable text characters; an emoji is a standardized pictograph rendered by the platform. This page focuses on text faces, while covering the common emoji comparison directly.

ExpressionTypeUsually meansKey difference
(╥﹏╥)Crying kaomojiStrong text-based cryingCustomizable character sequence
T_TCrying emoticonSimple keyboard tearsCompact and mostly ASCII/Latin
😢Crying Face emojiSadness or disappointmentOne standardized emoji character
😭Loudly Crying Face emojiIntense grief or comic overwhelmPlatform artwork varies
😂Face with Tears of Joy emojiStrong laughterJoy is explicit in the emoji design
Match the emotional volume

Almost crying, soft tears, sobbing and ugly crying

Intensity comes from the amount of visible tears, the mouth and the body. Use a restrained face for genuine sympathy and reserve theatrical faces for strong emotion or playful exaggeration.

01

Almost crying

Wet eyes or a single tear suggest emotion held back.

02

Soft and quiet crying

Small semicolon tears keep the response sincere and restrained.

03

Steady crying

Repeated vertical streams make the emotion clear.

04

Sobbing loudly

An open mouth, extra motion and arms turn tears into a wail.

05

Ugly or dramatic crying

Flying tears and exaggerated glyphs are best for intense or comic reactions.

06

Happy tears

A smiling mouth under tearful eyes communicates joy, relief or laughter.

Use it where you communicate

Crying emoticons for WhatsApp, TikTok, Discord and Outlook

These are Unicode text sequences, so you can copy and paste them into most text fields. Exact width and alignment still depend on the destination font, Markdown rules and character limits.

WA

WhatsApp and messaging

Compact T_T and ㅠ_ㅠ work well in short replies; expressive upright faces add more emotional detail.

#

TikTok and social captions

Funny, cute or dramatic crying faces fit reactions, captions and comments.

DC

Discord and Reddit

Underscores, asterisks and backticks may trigger Markdown, so preview or escape them.

OL

Outlook and email

Paste as plain text and keep the face restrained for professional messages.

Aa

Bios and usernames

Prefer small faces and test the field’s length and character restrictions.

TXT

Plain text, not PNG or GIF

This tool copies characters. Image, sticker, vector and transparent-background queries need a separate media library.

Preview before posting

Crying kaomoji compatibility checker

Paste any face below. The checker flags Markdown characters, combining marks, emoji presentation, unusual length and decorative complexity; it does not claim pixel-identical rendering.

Enter a kaomoji to receive a practical compatibility note.

A

Broad compatibility

Compact faces using common punctuation and symbols.

B

Good compatibility

Standard Japanese and fullwidth characters; spacing can shift.

C

Preview first

Combining marks, elaborate decoration and emoji are more font-dependent.

Tone, relevance and display

Common crying emoticon mistakes

  • Using happy tears as sympathy.(ಥ‿ಥ) contains a smile and can sound pleased by bad news. Use (´；ω；`) or (╥﹏╥) instead.
  • Using loud sobbing for a minor issue.｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡ is deliberately intense. T_T or a soft single-tear face is easier to read sincerely.
  • Calling every text face Japanese.ㅠ_ㅠ uses Hangul and is commonly Korean-style; :’-( is a sideways Western emoticon. Labels on this page keep the distinction visible.
  • Assuming every device renders identically.Unicode preserves the characters, but fonts can change spacing, glyph support and alignment.
  • Ignoring Markdown.Underscores, asterisks, backticks and angle brackets can be formatted or hidden in Discord, Reddit and other editors.
  • Expecting an image download.The results are text for copying, not PNG, GIF, sticker or vector assets.
Clear answers

Crying kaomoji and emoticon FAQ

What is a crying kaomoji?

A crying kaomoji is an upright text face that uses tear-shaped eyes, a mouth, brackets, hands or motion marks to communicate sadness, sobbing, happy tears, laughter or emotional overwhelm.

How do I copy and paste a crying emoticon?

Select Copy on any result, then paste it into WhatsApp, TikTok, Discord, email or another text field. Collect mode combines several faces with your chosen separator.

What does T_T mean?

T_T is a simple crying text face. Each capital T acts as an eye with a vertical tear stem, while the underscore forms a flat mouth.

What does ㅠ_ㅠ mean?

ㅠ_ㅠ is a Korean-style crying emoticon. The Hangul vowel ㅠ resembles eyes with tears running down; the underscore is the mouth.

What do ╥ and ಥ mean in crying faces?

╥ is a box-drawing glyph whose vertical lines resemble heavy tear streams. ಥ is a Kannada letter often borrowed visually as a rounded, welling tear eye.

What is the difference between sad and crying kaomoji?

Sad kaomoji include tearless frowns, worry and disappointment. Crying kaomoji make visible tears, wiping, sobbing or wailing the dominant feature.

Which face means happy crying or tears of joy?

(T▽T), (ಥ‿ಥ) and (╥ ᴗ ╥) pair tearful eyes with a smiling mouth, so they can signal joy, relief, gratitude or laughter rather than grief.

How do I type or make a crying emoticon?

For a simple version, type T_T or ;_;. For an upright kaomoji, choose tear eyes such as T, ╥ or ಥ, add a mouth such as ﹏ or Д, then enclose the face in brackets—or copy a complete face to avoid spacing errors.

Do crying kaomoji work in WhatsApp, Outlook and social apps?

Most copy as Unicode text, but exact appearance depends on the app’s font and field rules. Short faces are the safest; decorative marks should be previewed before posting.

Why is my crying emoticon not working after paste?

A font may lack a glyph, Markdown may format underscores or asterisks, or the field may limit characters. Try a broad-compatibility face such as T_T, ;_; or (╥﹏╥).

Is a crying emoticon the same as 😭?

No. 😭 is one standardized emoji character with platform-specific artwork. A crying emoticon or kaomoji is a sequence of text characters such as T_T or (╥﹏╥).

Can I download these as PNG, GIF or stickers?

This page provides copyable text, not image assets. PNG, GIF, vector, clipart and sticker downloads are a different intent and should be handled by a separate media page.

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Stay here when visible tears are the main feature. Move to a sibling collection when the dominant intent is sadness, happiness, anger, shock, shyness or affection.

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