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.
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Both 🤒 and 😷 convey illness and discomfort, signaling that something is off with your health or mood, but they differ in tone and situational use: 🤒 feels more personal and immediate—it implies you’re actively sick, exhausted, or emotionally drained and invites sympathy or caretaking—whereas 😷 reads as more guarded and practical, indicating either illness with an emphasis on protection, a desire to avoid contact, or a cautious, safety-focused stance (post-COVID it often communicates public-health awareness or polite distance). Use 🤒 when you want to express that you’re feeling unwell and need support or understanding; choose 😷 when you want to communicate precaution, mask-wearing, or a preference for keeping interactions minimal.
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.
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Both 🤒 face with thermometer and 🤧 sneezing face convey illness, discomfort, or a need for sympathy, and both can signal that someone is not at their best physically or emotionally; they overlap when describing being unwell, needing rest, or asking for care. The key differences are tone and specificity: 🤒 feels more serious and literal—suggesting fever, genuine sickness, or being truly under the weather—whereas 🤧 is lighter and more ambiguous, suited to sniffles, allergies, or playful dramatics; use 🤧 when the situation is milder, seasonal, or potentially performative, and reserve 🤒 for clearer, more concerned communications that imply you’re actually ill and may need support or time off.
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.
