How to Use Kawaii (かわいい): Japan's Obsession with Cuteness
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You've probably heard of the Japanese word kawaii, which means lovely, charming, cute and adorable. but what is the kawaii culture, and how does one become kawaii? How do you use かわいい?
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How to Use Kawaii (かわいい): Japan's Obsession with Cuteness - Coto Academy
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The Healing Power of Virtual Cuteness - Public Books
What is the etymology of the word 'kawaii'? Why does it seem to be related to the English word 'cute', even though they are not actually related? - Quora
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Kawaii - Wikipedia
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Brutally Cute: Kawaii as a Form of Rebellion
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Kawaii!: Japan's Culture of Cute - Quick Flip Through Preview Artbook