How to say 'Love' in Japanese | 恋

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The Japanese word for Love is 'Koi', written as 恋 in Japanese.'Love' in hiragana is こい.

word

恋

Meaning

Love

Reading

こい

koi

Kanji

恋Love, Romance

Explanation

The Japanese noun '恋 (こい)' refers to romantic love or being in love. It specifically describes the deep emotional attachment or affection one feels towards another person, often with a focus on the passionate or longing aspects of love. This term is commonly used in contexts involving romantic relationships, crushes, or unrequited love. For example: I am in love with her「彼女に恋をしている」(かのじょにこいをしている). This is a love song「これは恋の歌です」(これはこいのうたです). Note that '恋' is distinct from other types of love, such as familial love (愛, あい), and often carries a sense of yearning or desire.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2515

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 恋

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

恋

Meaning

Love, Romance

Words Related to 恋 Through the Kanji 恋

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 恋 as well.

word

恋人

Meaning

Lover

word

失恋

Meaning

Heartbreak

word

恋する

Meaning

Love

word

恋愛

Meaning

Love, Romance

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初恋

Meaning

First love

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'Koi' means 'Love' .

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