Word details
かわいい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かわいい.
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Entry
1
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
Examples
この世にかわいい子はただ一人、母親にとってはそれはわが子。
There's only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
2
dear; precious; darling; pet
Examples
私にとって子供たちは目の中に入れてもいたくないほどかわいいのです。
My children are very precious to me.
3
innocent; childlike; childish; lovable
4
dainty; little; tiny
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