Meaning

Primary

Faint

Alternative

Pale

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of faint? It's faint.

Reading

あわい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You look at the distance. You see something very faint and pale out there. It's... it's... awwwa (あわ) a puppy! Awwwww! Aawwww!

Context

Context Sentences

話を変えて悪いけど、淡いピンク色のチーク持ってなかったっけ?

Sorry to change the subject but didn’t you have some pale pink blush?

Kanji Composition