1. (adj) Japanese word meaning scary or creepy.
2. (noun) Some guy who plays some online games. He can be scary, but is strangely sexy and studly.
by anonymous November 23, 2004
Kowai is a japanese word.
It means 'scary' or 'frightening' and it is opposite of kawaii wich means 'cute'.
Example 1
<a> Have you seen that face?
<b> Yeah... It's little bit kowai...
Example 2
<a> This is so kowaii! O_O
<b>It's KOWAI and not KOWAII.... tte bayo!
<a> NO! IT ISN'T!
<b> Yes, it is... Baka!
by IeatTREES May 15, 2011
Kowai / Kawaii sound the same but have different meanings.
Kawaii - Japanese word for cute
Kowai - Japanese word for scary
Never mix up these two words unless you want a real ass whooping.
by Cryxal_Rxses March 31, 2022