The bear kaomoji ʕ•ᵥ•ʔ is one of the internet's most beloved text faces. The distinctive ʕ and ʔ brackets give it an irresistible fuzzy outline — perfect for warm, cozy, or adorable messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bear kaomoji?
ʕ•ᵥ•ʔ is a Unicode bear face. The ʕ and ʔ characters form the fuzzy outline of a bear, with • ᵥ • making the eyes and nose.
How do I type the bear kaomoji?
The bear uses rare Unicode characters like ʕ (U+0295) that are hard to type manually. Just click any bear above to copy it instantly.
What does ʕ•ᵥ•ʔ mean?
It represents a bear face and is used to express cuteness, warmth, a bear hug, or just general adorableness. It has no negative connotation.
Does the bear kaomoji work on all platforms?
Yes — ʕ•ᵥ•ʔ is pure Unicode text. It displays correctly on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Discord, WhatsApp, Twitter, and every major platform.
Who invented the bear kaomoji?
The ʕ•ᵥ•ʔ bear originated in Japanese internet culture and spread globally through Tumblr and Twitter around 2010.
