愛嬌(あいきょう)

あいきょう
noun
charm; lovableness; cute appeal
1. charm; lovableness
An endearing quality that makes someone or something attractive and likable.
彼女(かのじょ)は愛嬌(あいきょう)のある顔(かお)をしている。
She has a charming face.
愛嬌(あいきょう)を振(ふ)りまく。
To spread charm; to be charming to everyone.
失敗(しっぱい)も愛嬌(あいきょう)のうち。
Even mistakes can be part of one's charm.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 愛嬌(あいきょう)がある - to have charm, be lovable
  • 愛嬌(あいきょう)を振(ふ)りまく - to be charming to everyone
  • 愛嬌(あいきょう)のある顔(かお) - a charming/likable face
  • 失敗(しっぱい)も愛嬌(あいきょう)のうち - mistakes are part of one's charm

NUANCE:
愛嬌(あいきょう) often suggests a cute, endearing quality rather than mere friendliness. It can apply to people, animals, or even objects. The expression 「失敗(しっぱい)も愛嬌(あいきょう)のうち」 is used to downplay minor mistakes by saying they add to one's appeal.

COMPARISON WITH 愛想(あいそう):

  • 愛想(あいそう) - social friendliness, courtesy (more about behavior)
  • 愛嬌(あいきょう) - personal charm, lovableness (more about innate appeal)

Related Words

Related: 愛想(あいそう) (amiability)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:04 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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