可愛かわいげ

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).

• あの子こは本ほん当とうに可愛かわいげがある。

  That child really has a lovable charm.

• 彼かの女じょは可愛かわいげのない返へん事じをした。

  She gave an uncharming reply.