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"Kawaii" (かわいい) is a Japanese word meaning "cute," "sweet," "fertile" or "charming." However, its meaning in Japanese culture goes far beyond these simple translations. Kawaii is also an aesthetic, style and subculture that influences many areas of life in Japan and is recognized around the world.

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1. History: The term "kawaii" appeared in Japan as early as the 15th century, but it was in the 1970s and 1980s that it began to be used in the context of popular culture. Earlier it had a more neutral meaning, but later it became more focused on positive and charming aspects.
2. Kawaii Aesthetics: Kawaii is an aesthetic that promotes charm, innocence, sweetness, simplicity and childlike appeal. Visual elements such as big eyes, soft colors, small characters and cute patterns are characteristic of this aesthetic.
3. Popularity in Japan: Kawaii has great significance in Japanese culture and is present in many aspects of life, from fashion and advertising to entertainment and productization.
4. Kawaii Fashion: The kawaii influence is particularly evident in fashion, where women and men wear clothes with a charming and childlike style, with elements such as frills, lace, soft fabrics and pastel colors.
5. Kawaii Characters: Kawaii characters, known as "kawaii characters," are commonly used in advertisements, games, products and media. Examples include Hello Kitty, Pikachu, Doraemon and many others.
6. Kawaii Culture: Kawaii is not just limited to aesthetics, it is also a subculture. People, especially young people, identify with this lifestyle and clothing.
7. Global Popularity: The influence of kawaii has spread around the world. Many people around the world are fascinated by Japanese kawaii culture and use it in their creations.
8. Contemporary Popular Culture: Kawaii is present in Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, video games and many other media.
9. Variety of Kawaii Expressions: In Japanese, "kawaii" can have different forms and variations, depending on the context and intensity.
10. Kawaii Lifestyle: For many people, kawaii is not just an aesthetic or fashion statement, but also a lifestyle that promotes positivity, joy, fun and uniqueness.

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1. The Origins of Kawaii in Fashion: The influence of kawaii in fashion can be traced to Japan as early as the 1970s, when young people began to experiment with clothing, combining traditional elements with modern and charming accessories.
2. Kawaii in the Office: The concept of kawaii is so deeply ingrained in Japanese culture that some companies encourage their employees to display their workplace charms by using kawaii notebooks and pens, for example.
3. Kawaii as a Defensive Mechanism: Some experts believe that kawaii can be used as a kind of defense mechanism in a society that is demanding and sets high expectations.
4. The suffix "khan": In Japanese culture, the suffix "chan" (ちゃん) is used as an expression of affection towards people or characters. For example, "Hello Kitty" may be called "Hello Kitty-chan," which adds extra solemnity.
5. Buying Kawaii: In Japan, there are special stores called "kawaii stores" where you can find products that are steeped in cute and adorable motifs.
6. Kawaii in Street Art: Many street artists in Japan use kawaii elements in their work, creating colorful and charming murals on city streets.
7. Kawaii and Men's Fashion: Although kawaii is often associated with women's fashion, it has also gained popularity in recent years among men's fashion, with some men combining cute elements with more traditional ones.
8. Kawaii in Gastronomy: In Japan, kawaii also influences the presentation of dishes. Cooks strive to create dishes that look charming and pleasing to the eye.
9. Kawaii and Technology: In Japan, there are many technological gadgets and devices that are designed in a kawaii way to attract users' attention.
10. Kawaii and Tourism: There are special kawaii-related tourist attractions in Japan, such as kawaii cafes, where you can meet cute animals or drink drinks shaped like characters.