あざとかわいい
あざとかわいい
i-adjective
calculatedly cute; cunningly adorable
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | あざとかわいい | あざとかわいくない |
| Past | あざとかわいかった | あざとかわいくなかった |
| て form | あざとかわいくて | あざとかわいくなくて |
| Adverbial | あざとかわいく | — |
| Conditional ば | あざとかわいければ | あざとかわいくなければ |
| Conditional たら | あざとかわいかったら | あざとかわいくなかったら |
1.
calculatedly cute; cunningly adorable
A slang blend of あざとい (calculating, sly) and かわいい (cute) describing someone — usually a woman or an idol-type figure — who is cute in a deliberate, knowing way. Often half-critical and half-admiring: the charm is transparent yet still effective.
A colloquial blend of あざとい (calculating, sly) and かわいい (cute), popular in casual speech and on social media. Carries a mixed tone — the cuteness is seen through as deliberate, yet praised for working anyway.
Usage
- Most often applied to a person's looks, gestures, or way of speaking.
- Can be a compliment, a tease, or a mild criticism depending on tone.
Similar words
- あざとい: calculating, sly — the base word, more clearly negative on its own
- ぶりっこ: someone putting on a cute act — focuses on the affectation rather than the result
Related Words
Compare:
あざとい (calculating, sly)