Adjective (い)
Usually written in kana
1. cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
うん、本当にかわいい。Yeah, really cute.
2. dear; precious; darling; pet
親にとって子供はいつまでもかわいいものだ。To a parent, a child is always precious.
3. innocent; childlike; childish; lovable
これくらいならかわいいいたずらだ。If that's all, it's just an innocent prank.
4. dainty; little; tiny
今年のボーナスはかわいい金額だった。This year's bonus was a tiny amount.
5. precious to oneself; dear (to one)
usu. as 自分の首が～, etc.
彼は自分の首がかわいいだけだ。He only cares about saving his own neck.