That little puppy is very cute.
愛
love, affection, favourite
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
13 strokes
Radical
心部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
アイ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
いとしい, かなしい, めでる, おしむ, まな
Nanori (Name Reading)
あき, さね, ちか, ちかし, つね, なり, なる, のり, ひで, めぐむ, やす, よし, より
Common Readings
アイ
Example sentences
There are many cute illustrations in this book.
He loves his family very much.
He loved this town during his lifetime.
A parent's love for their child is irreplaceable.
I believed their love would last forever.
They are in a romantic relationship.
It is not an easy thing to continue a long-distance relationship.
She said 'Good morning' in a lovely voice.
Her little gestures are very cute.
Example Vocabulary
可愛い
cute, lovely, dear
愛する
to love; to care for; to cherish
愛
love; affection
恋愛
love; romance; romantic love
可愛らしい
lovely; sweet; charming
愛情
affection; love
愛しい
dear; beloved; darling
愛らしい
lovely; charming; adorable
愛おしい
dear; beloved; lovely; pitiful
愛人
lover; mistress; paramour
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