Used to send a sweet, gentle kiss β friendly or affectionate, not as flirty as π. It feels caring and soft, like a βgoodnightβ or βthanks, love yaβ kind of vibe.
Youβre saying goodbye to your boyfriend after a cozy video call.
Sleep tight π
Can also be used platonically, like sending affection to a close friend or family member β itβs more βwarmβ than βromantic.β
In Japanese chats, π is often seen as cute and innocent rather than romantic. Itβs closer to a friendly βchuβ sound effect than a passionate kiss.
Donβt use π with coworkers or casual acquaintances β it can be read as overly intimate or confusing.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on kissing face
Both π kissing face with smiling eyes and π kissing face convey gentle affection and warmth, often used to express gratitude, fondness, or a soft goodbye rather than overt romance; they share a tender, friendly tone suitable for close friends, family, or a partner in low-key moments. Differences lie in subtle expressiveness: π includes smiling eyes that add an explicitly sweet, caring nuanceβit can read as more personal, cozy, or playful and suits messages like a comforting goodnight, a thankful note, or a casual βlove yaβ with warmthβwhereas π is slightly more neutral and restrained, offering a calm, polite kiss that fits mild fondness, simple gratitude, or a brief affectionate acknowledgement without the extra emotional glow of smiling eyes.
You might send π when you want to sound especially warm, affectionate, or playfulβlike a sweet goodnight or a cozy thank-you. You might send π when you prefer a softer, more neutral kiss to express mild fondness or polite gratitude.
More on kissing face with closed eyes
Both π (kissing face with smiling eyes) and π (kissing face with closed eyes) convey affectionate, kiss-like sentiments and are used to express warmth, gratitude, or care rather than playful flirtation; they share a gentle tone suited to close relationships, thank-yous, and tender sign-offs. The difference is that π feels light, sweet, and slightly more casual β a friendly, comforting gesture like a quick goodnight or a soft βthanks, love yaβ β whereas π carries a deeper, more emotional warmth with closed eyes that suggests heartfelt affection or gratitude, making it feel more intimate and sincere in moments of genuine appreciation or love. Use π for breezy, caring interactions that are affectionate but not intensely emotional, and choose π when you want to convey a softer, more tender emotional depth that underscores heartfelt feeling.
For friendly, casual affection such as a light goodnight or a soft thank-you, use π. For moments of deeper tenderness, sincere gratitude, or intimate affection, use π.
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