愛

JLPT N3

Love

Readings

On’yomi: アイ (ai)

Kun’yomi: いと(しい) (ito(shii))

beloved

Structure

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Vocabulary

愛

あい

love

愛情

あいじょう

affection

恋愛

れんあい

romance

愛用

あいよう

favorite use

博愛

はくあい

philanthropy

Example Sentences

愛が大切です。

あいがたいせつです。

Love is important.

愛情があります。

あいじょうがあります。

There is affection.

恋愛します。

れんあいします。

I fall in love.

道具を愛用します。

どうぐをあいようします。

I use it fondly.

博愛精神です。

はくあいせいしんです。

It is a philanthropic spirit.

Cultural Note

❤️ 愛 reflects the Japanese focus on emotional connection, care, and compassion.
• It appears in daily life (愛情, 愛用), literature (恋愛), and social ideals (愛国).
• The kanji emphasizes active engagement of the heart, showing that love is not just a feeling but also expressed through action.
• It embodies cultural appreciation for empathy, devotion, and meaningful relationships.