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How to Say ‘Your bag is cute.’ in Japanese

かばんがかわいいですね。

kaban ga kawaii desu ne

[kah-BAHN ga Ka-wa-i-i dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: Japanese doesn't need "your" here; context makes it clear you mean the bag they're holding. Adding あなたの "your" would sound stiff.

Phrase Breakdown

かばんが

kaban ga

(your) bag

'Kaban' means bag. The particle 'ga' marks it as the subject. The 'n' flows straight into 'ga'.

Example

かばんがおもいです。

The bag is heavy.

Words in this phrase

かばん

kaban

[kah-BAHN]

bag

A general word for a bag, handbag or briefcase.

Example

あたらしいかばんをかいました。

I bought a new bag.

が

ga

[ga]

subject marker

A particle marking the subject of the sentence.

Example

興味がある分野を教えてください。

Please tell me the field you are interested in.

かわいいですね。

kawaii desu ne

is cute, isn't it

'Kawaii' means cute. Stretch the 'ii' at the end. 'Desu ne' invites agreement.

Example

このいぬ、かわいいですね。

This dog is cute, isn't it.

Words in this phrase

かわいい

kawaii

[Ka-wa-i-i]

cute

Something charming or endearing.

Example

子犬がとてもかわいい。

The puppy is very cute.

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.

Example

少し伺いたいです。

I would like to ask a little.

ね

ne

[neh]

isn't it?; right?

A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.

Example

すばらしい経験ですね。

That's wonderful experience, isn't it?

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