# Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji — Kaomoji Keyboard

> Japanese emoticon keyboard with thousands of categorized kaomoji. (iPhone/iPad app by Nanshu Kaneshiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoticons-in-japan-kaomoji/id1355469175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nanshu Kaneshiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/798559687)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoticons-in-japan-kaomoji/id1355469175/reviews.md

## What is Emoticons in Japan?

"Emoticons in Japan (Kaomoji Keyboard)" app with 17085 kinds of emoticons used in Japan!!

◎Keyboard app specialized only for inputting emoticons
◎15 categories that are classified intelligible
◎Sort on the application side to make it easier for you to use
◎Usage is simple

◆Category type◆
- (HISTORY)
- (FAVORITE)
- (CLASSIC)
- joyful　　(*^▽^*)
- sorrowful/distressing　　(ＴДＴ)
- surprising/impatience　　∑(ﾟ◇ﾟﾉ)ﾉ
- salutation　　(ｏ'∀')ﾉ
- wrath　　(#ﾟДﾟ)
- solace/encouragement　　(ｏ・_・)ノ”(ノ_＜。)
- blush/love　　(*´∀`*)
- reply/distress　　(￣^￣)ゞ
- perform　　ε＝ε＝ (;・・) 
- life　　～□Dヾ(^ ^*)
- battle/sports　　( -_-)＝○■)＞_＜)
- event　　(〃´ω｀)ノ”ii 
- character　　ฅ(=• ɪ •=)ฅ
- etc...　　.。.:*

◆A way to set “Kamoji Keyboard”◆
Please set Emoticons in Japan App from iPhone/iPod system settings (a gear icon), not from Emoticons in Japan App icon
After downloading this Emoticons in Japan App, plea set as following.
iPhone/iPod Settings (a gear icon) > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard… Then select “Kamoji Keyboard”!

## Key features

- 17,085 kinds of emoticons
- Specialized emoticon input keyboard
- 15 categorized emoticons
- Sorted for ease of use
- Simple usage

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoticons-in-japan-kaomoji/id1355469175/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 17000文字は無い

*2021-07-31, version 1.2.1*

通常顔文字ならシンプルで使いやすい。アスキー猫を探してたが、好きなのがろくに見つからない。

### 5/5 — 使いやすいです

*2020-07-28, version 1.2.1*

顔文字だけを求めていたのでとても良いです！

### 1/5 — だめ

*2019-12-20, version 1.2.0*

コピーもできない。
設定すら無い

### 5/5 — I really love it

*2019-03-15*

It has so many emoticons and even though it has ads it’s not disruptive. Totally recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Emoticons in Japan

### How do I set up Kaomoji Keyboard on my iPhone?

To set up Kaomoji Keyboard, go to your iPhone's Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, and then select 'Kamoji Keyboard'.

### Does Kaomoji Keyboard have ads?

Yes, Kaomoji Keyboard contains advertisements. It is a free application supported by ads.

### What is the rating of Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji?

Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji has a rating of 5.0 stars based on 4 user ratings.

### How many emoticons are available in Kaomoji Keyboard?

Kaomoji Keyboard offers an extensive collection of 17,085 different Japanese emoticons.

### What are the categories of emoticons in Kaomoji Keyboard?

Emoticons are organized into 15 categories, including joyful, sorrowful, surprising, salutation, wrath, solace, blush, reply, perform, life, battle, event, character, and more, plus history and favorites.

### What devices does Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji support?

Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### When was Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji last updated?

The latest version of Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji was updated on January 15, 2020.

### What is the age rating for Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji?

Emoticons in Japan - Kaomoji has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2020-01-15

- Fixed minor bugs

### 1.2.0 — 2019-01-07

- Add favorite function

### 1.1.1 — 2018-10-25

- Supports continuous deletion with long press

### 1.1 — 2018-10-08

- Fixed a minor bug

### 1.0 — 2018-10-06

No release notes.

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