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愛情 (あいじょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
love ; affection
Deep, steady emotional attachment, often used for familial love, romantic love, or a caring attitude toward people, animals, or things. More formal and abstract than 愛 (あい).
子こ
どもたち
に
深ふか
い
愛あい
情じょう
を
注そそ
い
で
いる
。
She pours deep affection into her children.
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite 情 feelings, emotion, passion Similar words 愛あい 愛 is a broader, more general term for love, including romantic passion and abstract concepts. 愛情 emphasizes a warm, caring, and often steady emotional bond.
恋こい 恋 refers specifically to romantic or passionate love, often with a sense of longing. 愛情 can include romantic love but is not limited to it and feels less intense and more nurturing.
Etymology Compound of 愛 (あい, 'love') and 情 (じょう, 'feeling, emotion'). The combination emphasizes a deep emotional connection rather than mere passion.
