かわいい

i-adjective

cute; adorable; pretty

The core meaning: visually or aesthetically pleasing in a sweet, charming way. Used for babies, animals, clothes, accessories, etc.

• この子こ犬いぬは本ほん当とうにかわいい。

  This puppy is really cute.

• かわいい服ふくを着きているね。

  You're wearing a cute outfit.

i-adjective

dear; precious; darling

Expresses affectionate endearment toward someone or something cherished, often used for children, pets, or loved ones.

• うちの娘むすめは世せ界かいで一いち番ばんかわいい。

  My daughter is the dearest in the world.

• かわいい孫まごの写しゃ真しんを見みせてくれた。

  He showed me a photo of his precious grandchild.

i-adjective

innocent; childlike; lovable

Describes a naive, pure, or endearingly childish quality in behavior or personality, sometimes with a hint of immaturity.

• 彼かの女じょの無む邪じゃ気きな笑え顔がおがかわいい。

  Her innocent smile is lovable.

• かわいいことを言いうね。

  You say such childlike things.

i-adjective

dainty; tiny; little

Used for small, delicate, or miniature things that evoke a protective or admiring feeling. Often overlaps with the core 'cute' sense.

• かわいい小こ物ものがたくさん売うっている。

  They sell lots of dainty little accessories.

• そのかわいい花はなは手てのひらに乗のるくらい小ちいさい。

  That tiny flower is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.