Used to send a sweet, gentle kiss — friendly or affectionate, not as flirty as 😘. It feels caring and soft, like a “goodnight” or “thanks, love ya” kind of vibe.
You’re saying goodbye to your boyfriend after a cozy video call.
Sleep tight 😙
kissing face with smiling eyes
😙kissing face with smiling eyes
Definitions & examples
- Groups
- Subgroups
- Unicode
- U+1F619
- Variant status
- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E1.0
Can also be used platonically, like sending affection to a close friend or family member — it’s more “warm” than “romantic.”
In Japanese chats, 😙 is often seen as cute and innocent rather than romantic. It’s closer to a friendly “chu” sound effect than a passionate kiss.
Don’t use 😙 with coworkers or casual acquaintances — it can be read as overly intimate or confusing.
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Differences between 😙 (kissing face with smiling eyes) and 😗 (kissing face)
Both faces share a puckered mouth and a gentle expression. 😙 conveys a sweet, soft kiss with smiling eyes, conveying warmth and affection. 😗 reads more neutral, with closed eyes absent and a quieter vibe. The tone of 😗 is subtler and calmer, less overtly cheerful than 😙. Contexts for 😗 lean toward mild fondness and polite gratitude, while it lacks the playful brightness that smiling eyes add.
Usage
You might send 😙 when you want to sound especially warm, affectionate, or playful—like a sweet goodnight or a cozy thank-you. You might send 😗 when you prefer a softer, more neutral kiss to express mild fondness or polite gratitude.
Differences between 😙 (kissing face with smiling eyes) and 😚 (kissing face with closed eyes)
Both are smiling kissing faces with puckered lips. 😙 conveys a sweet, gentle kiss, friendly and light in tone. 😚 feels warmer and softer, with closed eyes that add emotional depth. It suggests tenderness and gratitude more than playful cheer. The mood of 😚 leans toward intimate affection and heartfelt warmth, contrasting with the breezy, casual affection of 😙.
Usage
For friendly, casual affection such as a light goodnight or a soft thank-you, use 😙. For moments of deeper tenderness, sincere gratitude, or intimate affection, use 😚.
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😗
kissing face
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-affection
😘
face blowing a kiss
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-affection
☺️
smiling face
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-affection