😭 Crying Kaomoji | Weeping Face Emoticons
A curated collection of the most expressive crying kaomoji, featuring wailing cries, silent tears, choked sobs, and tears of joy. Click to copy and release your emotions anytime, anywhere～
💧 About Crying Kaomoji
The most emotionally expressive kaomoji category—from silent tears to wailing cries, explore the charm of weeping emoticons
Crying Kaomoji is one of the most emotionally powerful branches in the kaomoji family. Through rich combinations of tear symbols and facial expressions—gushing teardrops ；, ಥ, swollen eyes ﾟ, ́, trembling lips ω, Д—they vividly translate complex emotions like sadness, grievance, being moved, and breakdown into textual expressions. Unlike angry kaomoji which "attack outward," crying kaomoji are more of an "inward release" of emotion, carrying an inherent charm that tugs at heartstrings, making them especially effective when seeking comfort or expressing empathy.
This page collects a total of 48 crying kaomoji, organized by intensity and style of crying into 4 subcategories: Wailing Cry, Silent Tears, Choking Sobs, and Creative Others. Each category has its unique symbol composition and suitable usage scenarios, introduced in detail below.
😭 Wailing Cry Kaomoji (12)
Wailing Cry Kaomoji are the most intense expression of sadness. These typically use ；, ﾟ, Д as gushing tears, combined with ´, ༎ຶ and other distorted eye shapes to depict a "completely out of control" crying state. Representative works include ( ﾟДﾟ)ﾉｼ (wailing loudly), (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`) (tears streaming down), ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡ (running in tears), etc. These kaomoji have strong visual impact and are suitable when experiencing extreme sadness or breakdown—the exaggerated expression can actually attract care from others.
🥺 Silent Tears Kaomoji (12)
Silent Tears type focuses on quiet, restrained sadness. These use ；, ω to represent silent tears, paired with ´, •̥ and other drooping eye corners to create a "secretly crying" atmosphere. For example, (´；ω；`) (silently weeping), (´•̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω•̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥`) (aggrieved outburst), (；′⌒`) (holding back grievances). These kaomoji express the state of "I don't want to cry but can't help it," which is more likely to arouse sympathy and comfort from others than wailing cries.
😿 Choking Sobs Kaomoji (12)
Choking Sobs type falls between silent tears and wailing cries, focusing on expressing the feeling of "being wronged" or "feeling stifled." They typically use ﹏, ︿ and other wave symbols to represent trembling lips, paired with ಥ, ｡ and other teary eyes. For example, (╥﹏╥) (crying in grievance), (｡•́︿•̀｡) (looking pitiful), (ಥ﹏ಥ) (face covered in tears). These kaomoji are especially suitable when misunderstood, feeling stifled, or wanting to playfully seek comfort—they tend to receive gentler responses than straightforward crying.
🌈 Creative Others Kaomoji (12)
Creative Others type includes special symbols and advanced combinations. For example, using T to form Western-style crying faces, using rare symbols like இ, ꒦ for an exotic feel, or incorporating ⁽⁽, ⁾⁾ to indicate trembling. Representative works include (๑ १д१) (shocked and wronged), (ó﹏ò｡) (too devastated to cry), T_T (classic crying face). These kaomoji have distinct personalities; T_T and other Western-style crying faces have the best cross-device compatibility for cross-platform use.
💡 Usage Scenario Suggestions
Crying kaomoji are particularly suitable for these scenarios: responding with exaggerated crying when "hurt" by a friend's joke, expressing being moved by touching stories or movies, playfully seeking comfort from friends, showing frustration when being defeated in games, or simply humorously expressing "life is so hard." They come with an inherent "endearing" quality—even wailing-type kaomoji, because of their exaggerated symbol composition, won't make the other person feel burdened. Note that crying kaomoji are not equivalent to genuine distress signals; they are more of a social expression tool. If you have serious emotional issues, please seek professional help. Some advanced kaomoji may not display fully on older devices; it's recommended to use them on mainstream platforms like WeChat, QQ, and Discord.
❓ Crying Kaomoji FAQ
Common questions about using and creating crying kaomoji
1. Will sending crying kaomoji make people think I'm too emotional?
Usually not, because the exaggerated nature of crying kaomoji itself implies "I'm not actually having a breakdown." Sending an (´；ω；`) is more like a playful, coaxing expression, far lighter than typing "I'm crying." However, it's recommended to choose the appropriate intensity based on the conversation atmosphere: wailing cries are fine among friends, but for work groups, silent tears or simply using words might be better.
2. Why do some crying kaomoji tears not display properly?
Some crying kaomoji (like (´•̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω•̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥`)) use numerous combining characters to create a "river of tears" effect, which may show missing glyphs or misalignment on older Android systems or lower iOS versions. If you encounter display issues, try using simpler versions like (´；ω；`) or T_T, which have the strongest compatibility.
3. How to distinguish crying kaomoji from aggrieved/angry kaomoji?
The core difference lies in the "anger level." Aggrieved/angry kaomoji (like (｡•́︿•̀｡)) may also have tears, but the eyebrows are typically inverted (•́), hinting at discontent and protest; whereas crying kaomoji (like (´；ω；`)) have drooping brows and eyes, focusing more on pure sadness. If you want to convey "I'm angry but also sad," choose aggrieved/angry; if you just want to express "I'm so sad," choose crying.
4. Why is "T_T" considered a kaomoji?
Although T_T has a simple structure, it perfectly fits the definition of kaomoji: expressing facial expressions through characters. The T's represent closed crying eyes, and _ is the mouth. Born in the early internet era, it is one of the ancestors of all crying kaomoji. Due to its excellent compatibility (displayable on all devices), it remains widely used today. We've placed it in the "Creative Others" category as a tribute to the classics.
5. Can I create my own crying kaomoji?
Of course! The core formula for creating crying kaomoji is: crying eyes (； ಥ ﾟ ´) + trembling mouth (ω Д ﹏ ︿) + tear effects (ﾟ ｡ ༎ຶ). You can also add ｡ﾟ or ⁽⁽ on the sides to enhance the crying atmosphere. As long as you follow the principle of "more tears = more sadness, more drooping brows and eyes = more grievance," you can create your own unique crying expression. A pro tip: using stacked •̥ can simulate the effect of "eyes swollen from crying."