Shrug Emoji Text ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

14 the shrug text face ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and its variants, ready to copy – plus how to type it without breaking the arm.

What makes it read as shrug

The face is the katakana ツ (tsu). In Markdown apps the backslash vanishes – type ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ to keep it.

Want a variation? Swap the eyes and arms in the kaomoji builder, or describe the exact mood to the AI kaomoji finder there.

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Questions people ask

How do I copy a shrug kaomoji?

Tap or click the face. It is copied to your clipboard straight away, ready to paste into a message, comment or bio.

What makes this kind of face?

The face is the katakana ツ (tsu). In Markdown apps the backslash vanishes – type ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ to keep it.

Why do some faces show boxes on my phone?

Your device font is missing one of the characters. Pick a face made of more common characters, or update your system – newer Android and iOS versions cover nearly all of them.