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エア恋愛 (エアれんあい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
pretend romance ; fantasy relationship
colloquial
Colloquial term for an imaginary or pretend romantic relationship, often used humorously or self-deprecatingly. Can refer to daydreaming about a romance that doesn't exist, or to a relationship that is only for show.
SNS で エア 恋れん 愛あい を 楽たの しむ 人ひと も いる らしい 。
Apparently some people enjoy fantasy relationships on social media.
Kanji 恋 romance, in love, yearn for 愛 love, affection, favourite Similar words 片かた 思おも い 片思い is a one-sided crush where feelings are real but unrequited, while エア恋愛 implies the relationship itself is imaginary or performative.
疑ぎ 似じ 恋れん 愛あい 疑似恋愛 is a more formal term for a simulated or pseudo-romance, often used in contexts like virtual relationships or role-play, whereas エア恋愛 is more casual and self-aware.
Etymology Compound of エア (from English 'air', implying something insubstantial or pretend) and 恋愛 (romance). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows the pattern of other エア～ slang terms like エアギター (air guitar).
