4/15/2011

キモカワ (kimo kawa)

kimo= short version of "kimochi warui" , means disgusting
kawa= short version of "kawaii", means cute


So disgusting but cute... Those are usually incompatible.
But some TV talents or merchandise is popular because it is"kimokawa".
e.g. E.T. (movie character)


You can use "kimoi" (same as kimo) for disgusting things but don't use for people.
It's not nice.
Many Japanese kids use this term to other kids and hurt them.

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