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Hug Kaomoji

Arms outstretched for a hug, with a wobbly mouth.

(っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ

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I am sorry about today (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
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The short answer

What does Hug Kaomoji mean?

Arms outstretched for a hug, with a wobbly mouth. Comforting a friend when words are not enough.

Background

Where it comes from

The small hiragana tsu, っ, appears at both ends to draw arms reaching forward. Between them, combining breve marks give the eyes a downturned, watery look while ╭╮ forms a wobbling mouth.

In conversation

How to use it

Comforting a friend when words are not enough. Copy the full sequence so its spacing, arms and facial expression remain intact.

More faces to copy

Hug Kaomoji variations

(つ . •́ _ʖ •̀ .)つ

Sympathetic hug

For reaching out when someone is having a rough day.

(っ´▽`)っ

Warm hug

A simple, upbeat embrace for everyday affection.

⊂(・﹏・⊂)

Worried hug

Combines concern with an offer of comfort.

(づ◡﹏◡)づ

Tender hug

A soft, close hug for reassurance and care.

(っ´ω`)ノ(╥ω╥)

Comforting a friend

Shows one person consoling another after bad news.

Realistic examples

Hug Kaomoji in a sentence

I am sorry about today (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
Come here (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
Sending one of these (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ

Tone & nuance

What it communicates

Gentle and consoling. It offers comfort while admitting the situation is genuinely sad, which makes it warmer than a plain frowning face.

Common questions

Hug Kaomoji FAQ

What does Hug Kaomoji (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ mean?

Arms outstretched for a hug, with a wobbly mouth. Comforting a friend when words are not enough.

How do I copy Hug Kaomoji without breaking it?

Use the copy button so the entire sequence is captured, including the spaces and the brackets or slashes at each edge. Paste it as plain text: anywhere Markdown is active, backslashes, underscores and asterisks can be read as formatting and silently removed, which is what leaves a kaomoji with one arm or a missing eye.

When should I use Hug Kaomoji?

Gentle and consoling. It offers comfort while admitting the situation is genuinely sad, which makes it warmer than a plain frowning face. Kaomoji suit chats, captions and community posts; in formal writing a short sentence carries the same feeling without asking the reader to decode a face.

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