Being cute, adorable, or charming in appearance or behavior.
子犬がじゃれていて本当にかわいい。
The puppy is playing around and is really cute.
そのワンピース、色も形もかわいいね。
That dress is cute—the color and shape are nice.
赤ちゃんの笑顔は誰でもかわいいと感じる。
A baby's smile makes everyone feel it's cute.
Expressing affection or endearment toward someone/something (dear, precious, darling).
孫は祖父母にとってかわいい存在だ。
The grandchild is a precious one to the grandparents.
彼女は妹をとてもかわいがっている。
She dotes on her younger sister.
その古いぬいぐるみは彼にとってかわいい宝物だ。
That old stuffed toy is a dear treasure to him.
Innocent, childlike, or endearingly naive behavior or quality.
彼女の天然なところが、周りにはかわいいと映る。
Her natural/airheaded side appears cute to those around her.
子どもの無邪気な発言は大人にはかわいく感じられることが多い。
Children's innocent remarks often seem cute to adults.
彼は子どもみたいにふざけて、かわいいと笑われた。
He joked around like a child and was laughed at as being cute.
Dainty, little, or small—sometimes used affectionately to describe a small amount or size.
かわいいサイズのケーキを二人で分けた。
We shared a small (cute) cake between the two of us.
借金の額はかわいいものだと言われたが、返すのは当然だ。
They said the debt was a small amount, but of course it should be repaid.
机の上にかわいい置き物が並んでいる。
Cute little ornaments are lined up on the desk.