| Kirei. | Pretty. |
| Kawaii. | Cute. |
| Utsukushii. | Beautiful. |
| Miryoku-teki. | Attractive. |
| Aikurushii. | Adorable. |
Speaking Japanese shouldn't be too complicated even for beginners. Try these simple phrases whenever you have a chance. The more you practice, the better you get! Click the links to learn how to say and write them in Japanese.
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