Thumbs Up Kaomoji: Copy and Paste Approval Faces b

Q: Why is b a thumbs up in kaomoji?

The lowercase b looks like a fist with the thumb raised, so it works as a hand next to the face.

Q: How do I type a double thumbs up?

Put d before the face and b after it, like d(･ω<)b. You can type both letters on any keyboard.

Q: What does a crying face with a thumbs up mean?

It means “I’m crying but it’s fine” or “this is so good it hurts”. It is usually a joke.

The letter that became a thumb

In kaomoji, the small letter b is a fist with the thumb pointing up. Put it after a face, like (･ω･)b, and the face is giving you a thumbs up. Put a d in front and a b behind, as in d(･ω<)b, and you get a double thumbs up with both hands.

Because b and d are normal letters, the thumb itself never shows as a box.

More than “ok”

Good job: after a friend shares their work.
Got it: to confirm plans without a long reply.
I’m fine: a crying face with a thumbs up, ( ;∀;)b, means “I’m hurting but I’m okay”, often as a joke.
Good luck: a determined face with a thumb before an exam.

A softer yes

A plain “ok” can feel cold in text. Adding a small thumbs-up face makes it warm without extra words. In a work chat, choose a calm face without hearts. With friends, winking or sparkly thumbs are fun.

Thumbs up from animals

Cats, bears and birds give thumbs up too. A cat with a paw raised, like (=^･ω･^)b, is a cute way to say “approved” in a group of friends.

Questions

Why is b a thumbs up in kaomoji?

The lowercase b looks like a fist with the thumb raised, so it works as a hand next to the face.

How do I type a double thumbs up?