This is the 4375th most frequent Japanese word.
可愛
"可愛" means "cute" or "adorable" in English.
Here 可愛い (kawaii) is used as an adjective describing the appealing appearance or charm of the subject, 'dog'.
その犬は本当に可愛いですね。
That dog is really cute, isn't it?
可愛い in this sentence emphasizes the endearing quality of the smile, representing an emotional or aesthetic appeal rather than physical appearance.
彼女の笑顔はとても可愛い。
Her smile is very charming.
可愛いもの refers to 'cute things,' a concept that encapsulates objects or entities endowed with qualities considered attractive or charming.