かわいい
kawaii
Common
N5
i-adjective
Translations
1.
cute
2.
adorable
Notes
The term 'kawaii' is widely used in Japanese pop culture and has been adopted into English to describe things that are charming or endearing. It is often associated with a cultural aesthetic in Japan that emphasizes cuteness and innocence.
Examples
この猫はとてもかわいい。
Kono neko wa totemo kawaii.
This cat is very cute.
彼女の笑顔は本当にかわいい。
Kanojo no egao wa hontou ni kawaii.
Her smile is really adorable.
かわいい服を買いました。
Kawaii fuku o kaimashita.
I bought cute clothes.