愛 — 13 strokes ／ Radical「心」
道7Elementary year 4 ／ 13 strokes ／ Radical「心」
- On
- アイ
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- love; affection
Origin
Combines 'heart' (心) with the figure of a person looking back reluctantly, expressing cherishing, tender feelings.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| アイ | 愛情・愛読・恋愛 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 愛情あいじょう
love, affection
- 愛犬あいけん
pet dog
Example
母は家族をとても愛しています。
My mother loves her family very much.
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