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😪 Sleepy Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
That classic face with closed eyes and a snot bubble — which confuses a LOT of Western users who think it's crying or has a runny nose. The bubble is actually a classic manga/anime convention for deep sleep (called "chouchin" in Japanese). This disconnect between Eastern and Western reading makes it one of the most misinterpreted emoji. On Samsung, the bubble used to look more like a teardrop, adding to the confusion. If you're texting with someone who watches anime, they'll get it immediately. Everyone else might think you're sick.
When to Use
Use when exhausted, sleepy, or ready for bed. Also for boring situations that are putting you to sleep.
Example Usage
- “So tired 😪”
- “Need sleep 😪”
- “This meeting is putting me to sleep 😪”
Popular Combinations
😪🛏️
Heading to bed
😪☕
Need coffee to wake up
😪💤
Falling asleep
How Sleepy Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😪 mean in a text message?▼
That classic face with closed eyes and a snot bubble — which confuses a LOT of Western users who think it's crying or has a runny nose. The bubble is actually a classic manga/anime convention for deep sleep (called "chouchin" in Japanese). This disconnect between Eastern and Western reading makes it one of the most misinterpreted emoji. On Samsung, the bubble used to look more like a teardrop, adding to the confusion. If you're texting with someone who watches anime, they'll get it immediately. Everyone else might think you're sick. Use when exhausted, sleepy, or ready for bed. Also for boring situations that are putting you to sleep. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😪?▼
You can use the Sleepy Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😪 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Sleepy Face emoji is encoded as U+1f62a in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😪 and in CSS content: "\1f62a". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😪?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:sleepy:` to insert the Sleepy Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f62a
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:sleepy:Keywords
tiredrestnap
When to Use 😪 Sleepy Face
Use when exhausted, sleepy, or ready for bed. Also for boring situations that are putting you to sleep.
- •Send 😪 when you want to express or reference "sleepy face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😪 in conversations about tired or rest to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😪 Sleepy Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to sleepy face
- •Combine 😪 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about tired, rest, nap
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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