愛嬌(あいきょう)

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

Usage

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)