Kawaii

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Term Kawaii
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Kawaii (可愛かわい) is a common adjective in life. In the ACG subculture, it is also a term used to describe character traits.

Meaning

Kawaii literally means "endearing", and its original meaning is the characteristics of young or babies, weak creatures or infant-like things that cause people with normal outlook to have positive emotions of pleasure and love.

Now, it can be used on a spiritual level to describe innocence, simplicity of mind, and beauty. Some young boys or young girls can also be described as kawaii, but it is less commonly used to describe adults or elderly people with childlike innocence.

Applicable occasions

It is mostly used to describe children or animals. Some young boys can also be described as kawaii. Those who make people laugh, happy and endear themselves, can also be described as kawaii. It is less commonly used to describe adults or the elderly, and is sometimes used to describe pets. Many pictures can also be described as kawaii. Kawaii can also refer to a beautiful, innocent, pure child or an elder with a childlike heart.