可愛(かわい)らしさ

かわいらしさ
noun
cuteness; loveliness; sweetness
emotionappearance
1. cuteness; loveliness; sweetness
The quality of being charming, sweet, or endearing. Formed from the i-adjective 可愛(かわい)らしい (cute, lovely) with the noun-forming suffix さ.
子犬(こいぬ)の可愛(かわい)らしさに見(み)とれた。
I was captivated by the puppy's cuteness.
彼女(かのじょ)の笑顔(えがお)には独特(どくとく)の可愛(かわい)らしさがある。
There is a unique sweetness in her smile.
この町(まち)は古(ふる)い建物(たてもの)が多(おお)く、どこか可愛(かわい)らしさを感(かん)じさせる。
This town has many old buildings and somehow feels charming.

Noun form of 可愛(かわい)らしい (lovely, sweet). The suffix さ converts the adjective into a noun denoting the quality.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 可愛(かわい)さ: cuteness — broader and more colloquial; can describe pets, children, or even partners
  • 可愛(かわい)らしさ: sweetness — slightly more refined; suggests gentle charm rather than sheer cuteness
  • 愛(あい)らしさ: loveliness — formal and literary; close in meaning to 可愛(かわい)らしさ
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Added 2026.5.30 13:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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