Is kawaii a real word?

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1. Is kawaii a real word?
2. Why do Japanese say kawaii?
3. Is it Kawai or kawaii?
4. Is kawaii an insult?
5. How do you say so cute?
6. What is kawaii desu ne?
7. What is the male waifu called?
8. How can I talk pretty?
9. What can I say instead of cute?
10. What is Nani desu ka?
11. What is Sugoi?
12. Is senpai a crush?
13. What does waifu mean?
14. Who is the best waifu?

Is kawaii a real word?

In Japanese, the word kawaii describes something as “cute,” “adorable,” or “pretty,” usually carrying a connotation of smallness, shyness, and innocence. ... While the word has a long history, in contemporary culture kawaii is primarily associated with a popular aesthetic emerging in Japan in the 1970–80s.

Why do Japanese say kawaii?

The word kawaii originally derives from the phrase 顔映し kao hayushi, which literally means "(one's) face (is) aglow," commonly used to refer to flushing or blushing of the face. ... It is commonly written in hiragana, かわいい, but the ateji, 可愛い, has also been used.

Is it Kawai or kawaii?

'Kawaii' 「可愛い」is cute. 'Kawai' 「かわい」is scary.

Is kawaii an insult?

Whereas in English-speaking countries some may take issue with what they perceive as a diminutive or demeaning connotation to the word “cute,” in Japan, calling a girl kawaii is almost universally considered a compliment.

How do you say so cute?

0:040:19How To Pronounce Cute - Pronunciation Academy - YouTubeYouTube

What is kawaii desu ne?

Kawaii desu ne means, it's cute, isn't it?

What is the male waifu called?

Waifu refers to a fictional character an anime fan considers a wife or husband. There is a word for male characters female anime fans love: husbando. It is strange that the online otaku culture adopted this word instead of the Japanese word hazu to refer to this relationship.

How can I talk pretty?

1:162:15How To Pronounce Pretty in American English - YouTubeYouTube

What can I say instead of cute?

synonyms for cute

• adorable.
• beautiful.
• charming.
• delightful.
• pleasant.
• pretty.
• dainty.

What is Nani desu ka?

When used as a sentence, "Nani? " is a casual way of asking "What?" Nan desu ka? is a little formal way asking "What did you say?" "What do you want?" etc.

What is Sugoi?

すごい (Sugoi) is a word that's typically used when you're left awestruck out of excitement or feel overwhelmed. This can be for any situation be it good or bad. A similar English expression would go somewhere along the lines of “Oh… Wow”. However, it can also be used to express that something is terrible or dreadful.

Is senpai a crush?

A senpai is not necessarily someone's crush, by the way. It just happens that a lot of anime characters may have crushes on their senpai.

What does waifu mean?

Waifu is a term for a fictional character, usually in anime or related media, that someone has great, and sometimes romantic, affection for.

Who is the best waifu?

Top 10 List - Best Waifu in Anime

• Tsubasa Hanekawa, Monogatari Series.
• Irisviel von Einzbern, Fate/Zero.
• Lacia, Beatless.
• Saber/Altria Pendragon, Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works & Today's Menu for Emiya's Family.
• Mai Sakurajima, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Senpai.
• Asuna Yuuki, Sword Art Online.