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キモ可愛い (キモかわいい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
キモかわいい also: きもかわいい · キモカワイイ
Meanings 1
i-adjective
gross but cute ; repulsive yet adorable
slang usually written using kana alone
Slang term blending キモい (gross) and 可愛い (cute). Describes something that is simultaneously off-putting and endearing, often used for quirky characters, weird pets, or odd fashion.
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That cat has wide-set eyes and is repulsively adorable.
Written forms キモ可愛いきもかわいい
Common mixed kanji-katakana spelling. The reading キモかわいい is the most natural for this form.
きも可愛いきもかわいい
Hiragana-katakana mixed spelling. Less common but still seen.
キモカワイイ
kana-only spelling
All-katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in casual writing. It is usually written in kana.
きもかわいい
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite Similar words キモい Slang for 'gross' or 'disgusting', from 気持ち悪い. キモ可愛い combines this with 可愛い to create a mixed feeling.
可愛いかわいい Standard word for 'cute'. キモ可愛い adds a layer of repulsiveness to the cuteness.
Etymology A blend of キモい (kimoi, 'gross', from 気持ち悪い) and 可愛い (kawaii, 'cute'). Emerged in youth slang and internet culture.
