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愛あい

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Meanings

1

noun, noun, used as a suffix

love; affection; care

Broad term for love, affection, or deep care. Can be used as a suffix in compounds like 親の愛 (parental love) or 愛の力 (power of love).

See also: 愛する

2

noun

attachment; craving; desire

Buddhist term for worldly attachment or craving, considered a source of suffering. Contrasts with the positive everyday sense.

3

noun

agape

Christian term for selfless, unconditional love. Often used in theological contexts.

See also: アガペー

4

noun

Ireland

abbreviation

Abbreviation of 愛蘭 (アイルランド). Rare and mostly found in older texts or compound words like 愛国 (Ireland).

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