愛
Kanji · N2
愛 / love
Kanji for love, affection, or favourite.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | アイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いと.しい、かな.しい、め.でる、お.しむ、まな | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
愛 carries the meaning love, affection, or favourite.
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Common compounds with 愛
愛国心あいこくしんpatriotic feelings / patriotism
愛知県あいちけんAichi prefecture
愛媛県えひめけんEhime Prefecture
性愛せいあいsexual love / eros
愛人あいじんlover / mistress
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