How to say 'Love' in Japanese | 恋する

word

Meaning

Love

Reading

Kanji

恋Love, Romance

Explanation

The Japanese verb '恋する (こいする)' means 'to love' in the sense of being romantically in love with someone. It conveys deep emotional attachment and longing, often associated with romantic relationships. This verb is used to express the feeling of being in love, rather than general affection or liking. For example: I fell in love with her「彼女に恋した」(かのじょにこいした). He is in love with his best friend「彼は親友に恋している」(かれはしんゆうにこいしている). Note that '恋する' is more specific than '愛する (あいする)', which can refer to love in a broader sense, including familial or platonic love.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

N2

Kanji Grade

7

Frequency

4221

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting