(あい)らしい

あいらしい
i-adjective
lovely, charming, endearing
writtenappearanceemotion
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Present(あい)らしい(あい)らしくない
Past(あい)らしかった(あい)らしくなかった
て form(あい)らしくて(あい)らしくなくて
Adverbial(あい)らしく
Conditional ば(あい)らしければ(あい)らしくなければ
Conditional たら(あい)らしかったら(あい)らしくなかったら
1. lovely, charming, endearing, adorable
Describes something or someone that is charmingly cute and inspires affection. Has a refined, slightly literary quality compared to the more casual かわいい.
(あい)らしい笑顔(えがお)だ。
What a lovely smile.
Charming flowers are blooming in the garden.
The sight of the kitten batting a ball of yarn with its tiny paws was truly endearing.

Forms

  • Predicate: (あい)らしい
  • Modifier: (あい)らしい + noun
  • Adverbial: (あい)らしく
  • Noun form: (あい)らしさ (loveliness, charm)

Usage

(あい)らしい is a more refined and literary alternative to かわいい. It implies a gentle, delicate charm that inspires affection. Often used for small children, small animals, flowers, and other things that evoke tenderness.

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