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可愛い
kawaii
Description
「可愛い」は、小さい子供や動物、物などを見て、心が温かくなるときに使う言葉です。
"可愛い" is a word used when seeing small children, animals, or things that warm your heart.
日本ではとてもよく使われて、服やキャラクターをほめるときにも言います。
In Japan, "可愛い" is used very often and is also said when praising clothes or characters.
Meanings
可愛いkawaii
cute; adorable; charming
この猫はとても可愛いですね。
This cat is very cute, isn't it?
可愛いkawaii
dear; beloved; precious to one
彼女は可愛い孫のために来た。
She came for her cute grandchild.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 顔映ゆし (kaohayushi), later 可愛い; kanji 可愛 is an ateji spelling.
- Nuance
可愛い praises cuteness/charm; 綺麗 and 美しい praise beauty or elegance instead.
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