How to Say ‘You are cute.’ in Japanese
君はかわいいね。
kimi wa kawaii ne
[kee-mee wah ka-wai-ee neh]
💬 Usage Tip: ね at the end invites agreement, a bit like "aren't you?", which softens the line. は here is said (wa).
Phrase Breakdown
君は
kimi wa
You (as for you)
君 (kimi) is a casual 'you'. The particle は is written 'ha' but pronounced 'wa'. It marks the topic.
君は優しい。
You are kind.
Words in this phrase
君
kimi
[kee-mee]
you
A familiar way to say “you.” It can sound intimate or flirty, so use it carefully depending on tone.
君、話しやすいですね。
You’re easy to talk to.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
は marks the topic of the sentence.
空席はありますか。
Are there any seats available?
かわいいね。
kawaii ne
are cute, aren't you
かわいい (kawaii) means 'cute'. Hold the long 'ii' sound. ね (ne) at the end adds a friendly 'isn't it' feeling.
この猫、かわいいね。
This cat is cute, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
かわいい
kawaii
[ka-wai-ee]
cute
Attractively pretty or endearing.
その子猫はかわいいですね。
That kitten is cute, isn't it?
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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