愛 Kanji – love

The Japanese kanji 愛 can mean love, affection, favourite.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: love, affection, favourite
Onyomi: アイ
Kunyomi: いとしい, かなしい, めでる, おしむ, まな
Romaji: ai, itoshii, kanashii, mederu, oshimu, mana
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 640

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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