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Kotomora

愛いとしい

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.Top 20,000

Meanings

1

i-adjective

dear; beloved; lovely

Expresses deep affection and endearment, often for someone close to one's heart. Can sound slightly literary or emotional.

2

i-adjective

pitiable; pitiful

Rare, archaic use. Expresses a feeling of tender pity or compassion, often mixed with affection. Modern Japanese usually uses かわいそう or 哀れ for pure pity.

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