If you’re fairly familiar with Japanese culture then the chances are that you already know the Japanese word for cute – kawaii.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cute かわいい | Kawaii | 可愛い | |
| Super cute げきかわ | Geki kawa | 激カワ | |
| Cuteness かわいいげ | Kawaige | 可愛気 | |
| Adorable あいらしい | Airashī | 愛らしい | |
| Pretty まばゆい | Mabayui | 眩い | |
| Lovely すばらしい | Subarashī | 素晴らしい |
Interesting facts about cute
Japan has an obsession with all things cute and there is a name for it – kawaii culture. It’s basically a love and obsession for all things cute and adorable – and you can see this all across the country. Read more about this fascinating subculture here.