English–Japanese
“lovely” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikawairashii
Example
その人形は可愛らしいです。so no nin gyō wa kawai ra shi i de su
That doll is lovely.
How to say “lovely” in Japanese
“Lovely” in Japanese is 可愛らしい (kawairashii). 可愛らしい can also mean “cute”.
Describes something whose cuteness is gentle, charming, and naturally endearing.
Example sentences with 可愛らしい
この子犬は可愛らしいです。ko no ko inu wa kawai ra shi i de su
This puppy is cute.
彼女は可愛らしい声で歌います。kano jo wa kawai ra shi i koe de uta i ma su
She sings in a lovely voice.
Tips for using 可愛らしい
- The English loanword kawaii often names a Japanese style or aesthetic, whereas 可愛らしい (kawairashii) is an everyday adjective for something charmingly cute.