Overview
Expression tags
Interpretation
Mood and vibe
╰(´︶`)╯♡ feels like throwing your arms wide open and giving someone a big warm hug. It mixes gentle happiness, gratitude and calm comfort, like telling a dear friend that you are truly glad they exist and that you want them to feel safe and cared for. The overall mood is soft, encouraging and affectionate rather than loud or over the top.
Visual structure
- The symbols ╰ and ╯ on both sides look like open arms reaching out for a hug.
- The face in the middle, (´︶`), shows closed smiling eyes and a relaxed mouth, suggesting contentment and quiet joy.
- The final heart, ♡, turns the gesture into a loving or thankful hug, adding emotional warmth and care.
Typical situations
You can use ╰(´︶`)╯♡ when you want to send a virtual hug, congratulate someone in a soft way or thank them for emotional support. It fits chats where a friend shares good news, admits they are tired and needs comfort, celebrates a small achievement or simply drops by to say hello. Because the expression is gentle and not flirty by default, it works for close friends, partners, online communities and even friendly work chats, as long as the atmosphere is casual and warm.
Usage guide
Tips
How to use ╰(´︶`)╯♡
╰(´︶`)╯♡ is a go to kaomoji when you want to send a hug without many words. It works well as a reaction on its own or attached to a short sentence. The tone is warm, supportive and a little bit cute, so you can safely use it in casual chats with people you care about when plain text feels too dry.
When to use
- To celebrate good news in a soft, affectionate way.
- When you want to say thank you and add an emotional hug.
- To comfort someone who is tired, stressed or feeling down.
- As a sign off in cozy late night conversations.
- When replying to kind comments or supportive messages in communities.
Examples
- So proud of you, big hug ╰(´︶`)╯♡
- Thank you for always listening to me ╰(´︶`)╯♡
- You did great today, come here, virtual hug ╰(´︶`)╯♡
Tips
- Avoid using it in very formal or strictly business conversations.
- With people you do not know well, you can pair it with clear words so it does not feel suddenly too intimate.
- If the other person is not comfortable with hearts, you can switch to a simpler hug kaomoji without the heart symbol.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
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