noun
affection; fondness; warm feeling
A loanword from English, used in similar contexts to express a gentle, caring emotion toward someone or something. Less common than native terms like 愛情, and may carry a slightly stylish or Western nuance.
彼女は子供たちに深いアフェクションを持っている。
She has deep affection for the children.
この映画には家族へのアフェクションが溢れている。
This movie is filled with affection for family.