こんにちは可愛い子
konnichiwa kawaiko
The English phrase "hello cutie" is translated into Japanese as こんにちは可愛い子 (konnichiwa kawaiko).
This phrase is an affectionate greeting used to address someone the speaker finds cute.
How do you pronounce it?
konnichiwa kawaiko
Did you know?
- The word 可愛い was originally written with characters meaning 'lovable' and 'hateful', suggesting that the feeling of cuteness is a complex mix of wanting to protect something and being overwhelmed by it.
- In Japanese pop culture, such as anime, calling someone 可愛い子 can sometimes be used as a sarcastic or 'creepy' way for a villain to mock a hero's innocence.
- In Japanese, using 可愛い子 to address someone directly can sound unexpectedly condescending or objectifying, rather than just sweet. It often feels like you are talking to a pet or a very small child rather than a peer.
Example conversation
Misaki greets her boyfriend who is wearing a cute outfit.
- 美咲 Misakiこんにちは可愛い子！その服、すごく似合ってるよ。Konnichiwa kawaii ko! Sono fuku, sugoku niatteru yo.Hello cutie! Those clothes look great on you.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当に？ちょっと恥ずかしいよ。Hontou ni? Chotto hazukashii yo.Really? I'm a little embarrassed.
- 美咲 Misaki恥ずかしがらなくていいよ。本当に可愛いから。Hazukashigaranakute ii yo. Hontou ni kawaii kara.You don't have to be shy. Because you're really cute.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、美咲。Arigatou, Misaki.Thank you, Misaki.
