可愛い (A1)
English: Cute
カタカナ: カワイイ
IPA: /kəˈwaɪi/
Definition
A Japanese adjective that has been adopted into English to describe something as cute, adorable, or charming, often with a specific emphasis on a childlike or endearing quality. It can apply to people, animals, objects, or even concepts.
意味: 日本語の形容詞で、英語にも取り入れられ、可愛らしい、愛らしい、魅力的なものを表現する際に使われます。特に、子供のような、または人を惹きつけるような質感を強調することが多いです。人、動物、物、あるいは概念にも適用できます。
Examples / 例文
That little cat is so kawaii! — That little cat is so cute!
I love her kawaii style; she always wears pastel colors. — I love her cute style; she always wears pastel colors.
The character design is very kawaii, with big eyes and a small mouth. — The character design is very cute, with big eyes and a small mouth.
可愛い in English
English translations of 可愛い (kawaii):
How to Use Cute
- so kawaii (intensifier)
- Used to emphasize how cute something is. — "Look at that puppy, it's so kawaii!"
- kawaii culture/style/aesthetic (descriptive noun phrase)
- Refers to the specific Japanese cultural phenomenon or artistic style. — "Her room is decorated in a very kawaii aesthetic."
See "Cute" in the English dictionary
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