Used when you’re feeling sick, unwell, or a bit “under the weather.” It shows that you’re dealing with something — physically ill, emotionally drained, or just having a rough day.
You wake up with a sore throat and text your friend who’s waiting for brunch.
Might have to raincheck today 🤒 feeling awful
🤒 can also mean “I’m not at my best today” — even emotionally or mentally, not just physically sick. It’s a soft, self-aware way to say you need rest or space.
In Japanese chats, 🤒 is mostly used literally for illness or fever, like “熱あるかも🤒” (“I think I have a fever”). It’s rarely used for mood or emotions.
Using 🤒 too casually about real sickness can sound dismissive; if someone’s actually ill, it’s better to write a full “Get well soon!” message.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both show an unwell face with closed eyes and a downturned mouth. 🤒 conveys feeling sick or under the weather, dealing with illness or emotional drain. 😷 has a more guarded tone, suggesting concealment and restraint. It feels more anonymous and practical, focusing on protection and distance rather than visible symptoms. The masked face communicates caution and a boundary against contact, with less emphasis on suffering and more on preventing spread. Overall, 🤒 reads as personal malaise, while 😷 reads as controlled, impersonal protection and privacy.
You might write 🤒 to tell friends you’re feeling sick and could use sympathy or a check-in. Use 😷 to indicate you’re taking precautions, avoiding close contact, or signaling you prefer people to keep their distance.
Both show an ill or uncomfortable face. 🤒 expresses physical sickness and low energy, an obvious sign of fever and malaise. 🤧 feels more immediate and reactive, a burst of nasal distress or watery emotion. The sneezing face reads transient and sensory, with an impulsive sound and visible moisture. It can convey allergy symptoms or a sudden cold. The tone is sharper and more physical than the sluggish fever vibe of 🤒, and it often signals a short-lived episode rather than prolonged illness.
If you’re genuinely feeling feverish, exhausted, or clearly unwell, choose 🤒 to communicate seriousness and a need for help. If you have a runny nose, seasonal allergies, or want to convey being teary or playfully dramatic, choose 🤧 for a lighter, more ambiguous tone.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
