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
She gave an uncharming reply.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 可愛げ.
Formed from 可愛い “lovable; charming” and the nominal suffix げ, which denotes an apparent quality or manner.