可愛(かわい)げ

かわいげ
noun
lovability; charm; cuteness; endearing quality
personalityemotionevaluation
1. lovability; charm; cuteness; endearing quality
a quality that makes someone appealing, likeable, or endearing to others
可愛(かわい)げがない。
To have no charm; to be unlovable.
Very common negative expression
あの子(こ)は可愛(かわい)げがあって好(す)かれる。
That child is endearing and well-liked.
正直(しょうじき)すぎて可愛(かわい)げがないと言(い)われた。
I was told I'm too honest and have no charm.

Usage

Most commonly appears in the negative form 可愛(かわい)げがない (lacking charm/unlovable). This describes someone whose personality lacks the warmth or appeal that would make others want to help or like them.

  • 可愛(かわい)い focuses on appearance or behavior being cute
  • 可愛(かわい)げ focuses on an inner quality that makes someone likeable or sympathetic

Related words

Related Words

Related: 愛嬌(あいきょう) (charm)
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Added 2026.1.25 15:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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