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kawaii in Japanese

kawaii in Japanese is 可愛い.

kawaii in Japanese

可愛い

adj

Pronounced: kawaii

(chiefly, in the context of Japanese culture, ACG) Cute, adorable.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "kawaii" in Japanese?

"kawaii" in Japanese is 可愛い.

How do you pronounce 可愛い?

"kawaii" in Japanese is 可愛い, pronounced "kawaii".

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