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恋する (こいする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
suru verb (irregular), transitive verb, intransitive verb
fall in love (with) ; love
A suru verb that can be used transitively (to love someone) or intransitively (to fall in love). Often implies a romantic, sometimes passionate, feeling.
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I want to cherish the feeling of being in love.
Kanji 恋 romance, in love, yearn for Similar words 愛あい する 愛する is a deeper, more enduring love, often used for family, spouse, or humanity, while 恋する is typically romantic and can be more passionate or temporary.
好す きになる 好きになる is a more casual, everyday expression for coming to like someone, while 恋する is more literary and emotionally charged.
Etymology Compound of 恋 (こい, 'love, romantic longing') + する (suru, 'to do'). The kanji 恋 is composed of 心 (heart) and 亦 (also), suggesting a heart that is drawn to another.
