How to search and copy emojis by Japanese name/Unicode code

Situations where a list of emojis is useful

• When searching for emoticons that match the meaning by name on SNS or chat
• When checking Unicode, HTML, and JavaScript notation used in web pages and programs
• When comparing variations such as skin tone, gender, hairstyle, and direction
• When looking for additional versions of emojis that cannot be displayed on older devices

How to search for and copy the desired emoji

1. Enter a name, keyword, or code such as "smile", "cat", or "U+1F600" into the search field.
2. Narrow candidates by category, added version, single character/sequence, and presence of skin tone.
3. Open the emoji's "Details" and check the Japanese name, English name, code point, and additional versions.
4. If needed, choose a variation such as a skin tone, then copy either the emoji or its code representation.
5. To use multiple emoji, add each one to the editor with "+", then copy the completed string at once.

Be aware of differences between display environments

Even the same Unicode emoji has different designs in environments such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. New emoji and ZWJ sequences may display as squares or split into multiple emoji on older OSs and apps.

If important information is expressed using only pictograms, the meaning may not be conveyed due to differences in environment or reading method. Please also include the text and label.

Specific example: Using smiling emojis on web pages

If you search for "smile", multiple emoticons with different facial expressions will be displayed as candidates. Choose an emoji that is close to the emotion you want, and check the English name and code point in details.

You can use UTF-8 when pasting directly into HTML. Copy the HTML numeric character references that appear in the details wherever character references are required.

1. Enter "smile" in the search field.
2. Select a suggested emoji and open its details.
3. Check the character encoding and display environment of the destination.
4. Copy the emoji itself or the HTML numeric character reference and see how it looks on your screen.

If you use only emojis to indicate a button's functionality, ensure accessibility by adding an aria-label or visible text.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the copied emoji look different from the list?

This is because the design of emojis is provided by the OS, browser, apps, and fonts. Even if the code is the same, the font and color may be different.

Are my searches and favorites sent to the server?

Not sent. Search, copy, and combine within your browser, and save your favorites and history only in the browser you're using.