Japanese

する

あいする
Meaning: to love; to care for; to cherish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 愛する 愛しない
Polite 愛します 愛しません
Past 愛した 愛しなかった
Polite + Past 愛しました 愛しませんでした
Te-form 愛して 愛しなくて
Potential 愛できる 愛できない
Passive 愛される 愛されない
Causative 愛させる 愛させない
Imperative 愛しろ 愛するな

Handwriting

愛
す
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Example sentences

He loves his family very much.
彼は生前、この町を愛していた。
He loved this town during his lifetime.
国王陛下は国民から深く愛されていた。
His Majesty the King was deeply loved by the people.
彼は愛する家族を護るために一生懸命働いている。
He is working very hard to protect his beloved family.
詩人は夜更けまで、愛する人への言葉を紡いでいた。
The poet was crafting words for a loved one until late at night.
「赤毛のアン」という物語は、世界中で愛されている。
The story 'Anne of Green Gables' is loved all over the world.
心の奥底では、今でも彼女を愛している。
In the depths of my heart, I still love her even now.
彼女の歌声は日本中で愛されている
Her singing voice is loved all over Japan.
その皇子は国民から非常に愛されていた。
That prince was greatly loved by the people.
ねえ、ダーリン、愛してるわ。
Hey, darling, I love you.

Usage Notes

Can describe romantic love, parental affection, or deep appreciation for things/activities.

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