Can kawaii be a name?

Kawaii - Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity | BabyCenter.
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What does the name kawaii mean?

In Japanese, the word kawaii has a meaning that sits more or less at the juncture of "cute," "tiny," or "lovable." The cute aesthetic—with its bold, nearly cartoon-like lines and rounded forms—informs a large segment of Japanese popular culture.
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What is kawaii last name?

Japanese: variously written the original meaning is 河合 or 川合 'meeting of (two) rivers'. An ancient family by this name is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.
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Is Chibi a girl name?

Name Chibi is of Japanese origin and is a Boy name.
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Can Mochi be a girl name?

The name Mochi is primarily a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin that means Japanese Rice Cake.
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What Japanese name means Beauty?

Michiko. Meaning ”beautiful” and “child” in Japanese, this name may just be the best choice for your little girl.
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How do you pronounce Moochi?

In conclusion, these pillowy balls of goodness – correctly pronounced as “moh-chee” — are so much more. Respect the balls!
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Is chibi the same as kawaii?

Chibi is Japanese slang for "small" or "short." It's usually applied to objects, animals, or people (ie. a short person or a small child). When chibi is used in manga and anime, it tends to have a positive, kawaii connotation. But in real, human conversation it may not.
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What does SD mean in anime?

SD. Super-deformed + 2. Model, Character, Technology. Model, Character, Technology.
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Is chibi an insult?

In general conversation, chibi is the Japanese slang term for short or little, and implies cuteness. It's most commonly used when talking to or about children, but has a wide variety of applications and can be insulting if used in the wrong context.
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What is a good name for a Japanese girl?

1. Aika - This cute girls' name means “love song”. 2. Aimi - Japanese name meaning “love, beauty”.
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What is the rarest last name in Japan?

Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
  1. Mikan / 蜜柑 Meaning: Japanese mandarin orange.
  2. Hinode / 日ノ出 Meaning: sunrise.
  3. Dango / 団子 Meaning: dumpling. ...
  4. Iekami / 家神 Meaning: home god.
  5. Higasa / 日傘 Meaning: parasol.
  6. Hime / 姫 Meaning: princess.
  7. Gogatsu / 五月 ...
  8. Kajiyashiki / 鍛冶屋敷 ...
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Who takes the last name in Japan?

Generally in Japan, a woman takes her husband's name and is adopted into his family. When a family, especially one with a well established business, has no male heir but has an unwed daughter of a suitable age, she will marry the mukoyōshi, a man chosen especially for his ability to run the family business.
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How do you become a kawaii?

How To Be Kawaii
  1. Throw race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, body shape, and everything you can't control out the window! ...
  2. Be sweet, kind, and empathetic. ...
  3. Dress adorably! ...
  4. Do kawaii make-up! ...
  5. Consider circle lenses! ...
  6. Have your nails be an extension of your kawaiiness! ...
  7. Have youthful hair!
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Is kawaii an insult?

Whereas in English-speaking countries some may take issue with what they perceive as a diminutive or demeaning connotation to the word “cute,” in Japan, calling a girl kawaii is almost universally considered a compliment.
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Is kawaii a aesthetic?

Kawaii (かわいい) is a Japanese term and aesthetic referring to the unique concept affirming childlike and pretty things that make your heart flutter.
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What does OAD stand for in anime?

Original Animation DVD, an anime release bundled with its source-material manga; see original video animation.
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What is a super deformed character?

Super deformed or SD is a specific style of Japanese caricature where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads, to make them resemble small children.
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What are the Chibi Gundam called?

SD Gundam Chibi Senshi (SDガンダム ちーびー戦士, SD Gundam Chibi Senshi?) is a line of super-deformed Gunpla kits depicting Mobile Suits primarily from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and Mobile Suit Gundam F91.
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What does Chan mean in anime?

Chan (ちゃん) expresses that the speaker finds a person endearing. In general, -chan is used for young children, close friends, babies, grandparents and sometimes female adolescents. It may also be used towards cute animals, lovers, or youthful women.
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What's the opposite of chibi?

There are no categorical antonyms for chibi. The noun chibi is defined as: A child-like character with exaggerated features, particularly in anime.
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What is kawaii style?

In 2014, the Collins English Dictionary in the United Kingdom entered "kawaii" into its then latest edition, defining it as a "Japanese artistic and cultural style that emphasizes the quality of cuteness, using bright colours and characters with a childlike appearance".
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How do you say mochi in Japan?

The correct pronunciation of mochi in Japanese is moh-chee. The first syllable, -moh, is pronounced with an open "o" that produces an "oh" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a normal "ch" sound, as in English. After that, the "i" produces an "ee" sound.
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What the heck is mochi?

Mochi are chewy Japanese rice cakes traditionally made by pounding a particularly sticky variety of Japanese rice known as mochigome until it resembles a dough. Mochi is a common ingredient for Japanese dishes, desserts and confections.
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Is mochi Japanese or Korean?

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice.

As a result, it's very chewy and has no color (aka it's white). Though, color can be added to it. Also, mochi is not naturally sweet, which is why dango and daifuku exist because these are mochi that have additives to make them into sweet snacks or desserts.
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