love, affection, favourite
愛 centers on deep emotional attachment: love, affection, and cherishing something as a favorite.
愛 originally depicted a person leaning forward with a heart, conveying care and affection. The modern form retains 心 (heart) at the bottom, while the upper part is a simplified version of the older components.
The bottom is 心 (heart), and the top looks like a person reaching out. Imagine someone offering their heart with love and affection.
For アイ, picture yourself saying 'I love you' while pointing to your eye: 'I' sounds like アイ, and the eye reminds you of the reading.
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
love; affection; care
to love
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
to love
love; affection
favorite; favourite; habitually used
lover; mistress
homosexuality; homosexual love
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
love of one's country; patriotism
love; adoration; being fond of; having a passion for
lovely; dear; beloved; darling; dearest
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
amiability; friendliness; affability; sociability
pet dog; beloved dog
protection; tender care
charm; attractiveness; amiability; winsomeness
beloved; dearest
deep affection
reading with pleasure
fraternity; friendship
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness