Japanese

あいじょう
Meaning: affection; love
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

愛
情

Example sentences

She pours deep affection into her children.
彼は子供の頃から親の愛情に飢えていた。
He had been starving for his parents' affection since he was a child.
彼のからかいはいつも愛情のこもったものだ。
His teasing is always affectionate.
孫に対する彼の愛情は、まさに屋烏之愛と言えるだろう。
His love for his grandchild could truly be described as all-encompassing.
たとえ舐犢の愛と呼ばれても、彼女の子への愛情は深い。
Even if it is called a doting love, her affection for her child is deep.

Usage Notes

Refers to deep feelings of love and care towards people or things.

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