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Breakdown of kawaii
possible
可
One hook in the mouth makes it possible.
love
愛
When you love someone, you use your fingernails to cover their heart during winter.
Usages of kawaii
可愛い 顔 を して いる。kawaii kao o shite iru.
(She) has a cute face.
この ステッカー は 可愛い です。kono sutekkaa wa kawaii desu.
This sticker is cute.
この 豚 は とても 可愛い。kono buta wa totemo kawaii.
This pig is very cute.
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