World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries可爱
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kě ài
"这只小狗真可爱。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing something that is cute or endearing.
"The puppy was so kawaii that everyone wanted to pet it." - 2
Referring to a style or culture that emphasizes cuteness.
"She loves kawaii fashion, often wearing pastel colors and playful accessories."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kawaii' originates from the Japanese language, where it means 'cute' or 'adorable'. It has been used in Japanese culture since the 1970s and has evolved to encompass a broader aesthetic that includes fashion, art, and behavior that is perceived as charming or endearing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kawaii" is said worldwide
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mignon
Transliteration: mee-nyon
"Ce chat est tellement mignon."
niedlich
Transliteration: nee-dlich
"Der Hund ist so niedlich."
carino
Transliteration: ka-ree-no
"Il gattino è molto carino."
lindo
Transliteration: leen-do
"El cachorro es muy lindo."
fofo
Transliteration: foh-fo
"O filhote é tão fofo."
प्यारा
Transliteration: pyaara
"यह कुत्ता बहुत प्यारा है।"
可爱
Transliteration: kě ài
"这只小狗真可爱。"
귀여운
Transliteration: gwiyeoun
"그 강아지는 정말 귀여워."
かわいい
Transliteration: kawaii
"その子犬はとてもかわいい。"
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