恋
Kanji · N2
恋 / romance
Kanji for romance, in love, or yearn for.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ.う、こい、こい.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
恋 carries the meaning romance, in love, or yearn for.
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Common compounds with 恋
失恋しつれんdisappointed love / broken heart / unrequited love
恋人こいびとlover / sweetheart / boyfriend
恋愛れんあいlove / romance / tender passion
恋こいlove
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