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思い入れ (おもいいれ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
emotional attachment ; deep feeling ; passion
A strong personal feeling or emotional investment in something, often implying that one cares deeply about it. Used in contexts like hobbies, work, or personal projects.
い
れ
を
持も
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て
取と
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組く
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いる
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I pursue my hobby with deep passion.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
expressive attitude ; meditative pose ; posing for effect
A deliberate, often theatrical posture or attitude that conveys emotion, used especially in acting or performance. Can also refer to striking a pose for dramatic effect.
Written forms 思おも い 入い れ Usage 100%
思おも いいれ
Variant with okurigana いれ written out.
想おも い 入い れ
Uses 想い, which can emphasize emotional or sentimental nuance.
思おもい 入い れ
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
想おもい 入い れ
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Kanji 想 idea, thought, conception Similar words 愛あい 着ちゃく 愛着 is a more general term for attachment or affection, often toward people or things, while 思い入れ emphasizes a deep personal emotional investment or passion.
こだわり こだわり implies a strong commitment or particularity about details, sometimes with a nuance of stubbornness, whereas 思い入れ is about emotional depth and personal significance.
Etymology Compound of 思い (thought, feeling) and 入れ (putting in), literally 'putting one's feelings into something'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning has developed into 'emotional attachment' and, in theatrical contexts, 'expressive pose'.
