愛 Kanji – love
The Japanese kanji 愛 can mean love, affection, favourite.
Meaning and Readings
How is 愛 read?
愛 has the onyomi reading アイ and the kunyomi readings いとしい, かなしい, めでる, おしむ, まな.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ai, itoshii, kanashii, mederu, oshimu, mana.
Common Japanese Words Using 愛
These common Japanese words contain 愛. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 愛(あい) — love, affection, care
- 愛しい(いとしい) — lovely, dear, beloved, darling, dearest
- 愛する(あいする) — to love
- 愛嬌(あいきょう) — charm, attractiveness, amiability, winsomeness
- 愛犬(あいけん) — pet dog, beloved dog
- 愛護(あいご) — protection, tender care
- 愛好(あいこう) — love, adoration
- 愛国(あいこく) — love of one's country, patriotism
- 愛称(あいしょう) — pet name, nickname, affectionate name, term of endearment
- 愛情(あいじょう) — love, affection
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