noun, na-adjective
charm; lovable nature
Refers to an endearing quality, often of a child or innocent person. Commonly used in the phrase 可愛げがない (uncharming, lacking sweetness).
あの子は本当に可愛げがある。
That child really has a lovable charm.
彼女は可愛げのない返事をした。
She gave an uncharming reply.
可愛い is the common adjective meaning 'cute' or 'adorable'. 可愛げ is a noun describing the quality of being charming or lovable, often used in set phrases.
Derived from 可愛い (kawaii, 'cute') + 気 (ge, 'feeling, nature'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it functions as a noun describing an endearing quality.