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Notes and write-ups on emoji
Shorter emoji notes and write-ups from the Cool Smiley desk, published on a slow drip alongside the main learning guides.
2026-09-14What Kaomoji Are and How They Compare to the Emoji You Already Know
Learn what kaomoji are, how they're built from keyboard characters, and how they compare to emoji in expression, rendering, and emotional nuance.
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