How to Say ‘You're cute.’ in Japanese
かわいいですね。
かわいいですね。
💬 Usage Tip: [かわいい] (ka-wa-ii) is often used affectionately for anything delightful or endearing.
🇯🇵 In Japan: It’s a common phrase in Japan and can apply to everything from fashion to character.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
かわいいかわいい
[kawaii]
cute
Attractively pretty or endearing.
その子猫はかわいいですね。
That kitten is cute, isn't it?
ですです
[desu]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', expressing a state of being.
これは面白いです。
This is interesting.
ねね
[ne]
isn't it
A particle used to seek agreement or confirmation, often rhetorical.
おいしいですね。
It's delicious, isn't it?
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