Meaning

Primary

Love

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji. Now that is true kanji love.

Context

Context Sentences

サボテンの花は、母性愛のしょうちょうです。

The cactus flower is a symbol of maternal love.

社内恋愛をもう想するのが好きなんですけど、一番最近の私のもう想の中ではコウイチとビエトの間に愛がめ生えちゃったんです!

I like fantasizing about office romance and in my latest fantasy, love grew between Koichi and Viet.

私はお金は愛より大切だと思います。よく「愛があれば山でも動かせる」なんて言いますが、実際はお金が無いとそんなことできないでしょ。

I think money is more important than love. They often say, "love can move mountains," but in reality you can’t do that without money.

Kanji Composition