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Cute is pronounced as "kawaii" (かわいい) in Japanese.![編集](https://s.pximg.net/source/dic/images/icon_edit_partial.svg?20120424)
Cute is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is endearing to look at. In other words, a person can't help but to adore the person or object that is considered to be cute. In certain situations, a person's parental instincts might kick in and they will likely be encouraged to protect the cute person/thing at any cost.