Used to show that you’re deeply touched, grateful, or emotionally moved, often in a sweet or bittersweet way. It’s the “I’m gonna cry but in a cute way” face — perfect when words can’t capture how soft or thankful you feel.
Your friend surprises you with a heartfelt birthday message.
Stoppp you actually remembered 🥹💖
Can also express “too cute to handle” vibes — like reacting to a puppy video or a wholesome text.
In Japanese chats, 🥹 often overlaps with “涙目 (namidame)” expressions — the teary, pleading eyes seen in anime or LINE stickers. It can carry a mix of cuteness and apology, like saying “ごめんねぇ…”(I’m sorryyy…) softly.
In work or formal chats, 🥹 might feel overly emotional or immature; better save it for friends or lighthearted moments.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both are tearful smiles. 🥹 conveys being deeply touched and grateful, a cute near-cry reaction. 🥲 presents a subtler bittersweet smile, calm and resigned rather than overwhelmed. It suggests quiet pride or weary relief with a single tear. The tone of 🥲 is more composed and gently self-aware, while 🥹 reads as more vulnerable and openly moved. Overall, 🥲 signals restrained emotion and steady acceptance, contrasting with the softer, more openly sentimental energy of 🥹.
Use 🥹 when you want to show you’re deeply touched, cute-crying, or very thankful after something sweet or sentimental. Use 🥲 when you want to express that you’re okay but emotional—relieved, proud, exhausted, or smiling through a tough moment.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
