noun · uncountable · rare

kawaii

ka·waii

кавай, каваї, кавайність

кавай, каваий, кавайность

The quality of being kawaiiThe quality of being kawaii; cuteness.

/kəˈwaɪ.i/

» I didn't know "kawaii" was a Japanese word.

Meaning

2 senses

(uncountable)The quality of being kawaii; cuteness.
(uncountable)The style or culture of cuteness
Her room is full of kawaii, with pastel plushies, anime posters, and cute stationery.

3 sentences

I didn't know "kawaii" was a Japanese word.
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"Casper, 'kawaii' is a modern concept in Japanese aesthetics." "What does it mean, David?" "It's about 'cuteness.'"
ru«Каспер, "кавай" - это понятие современной японской эстетики». – «Что оно значит, Дэвид?» – «Умильность».
de„Casper, ‚kawaii‘ ist ein moderner Begriff der japanischen Ästhetik.“ – „Was bedeutet es, David?“ – „Es geht da um Niedlichkeit.“
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"Tom, do you usually write 'kawaii' in kanji or hiragana?" "I prefer hiragana. It feels more soft."
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