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恋
koi
love, romantic affection
彼女は彼に恋をしている
She is in love with him
general
Romantic love or affection, often between two people
恋は人生の美しい瞬間を作る
Love creates beautiful moments in life
Often used to describe deep emotional attachment in romantic relationships
general
A strong emotional attachment or infatuation
彼は彼女に恋をしているようだ
It seems he has a crush on her
Can also describe non-romantic infatuation
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Romantic vs. General Love
While '愛' can mean general love (family, friends), '恋' specifically refers to romantic love or infatuation.
Gold Rule
Verb Usage
'恋をする' is the most common verb form, meaning 'to fall in love' or 'to be in love'.
Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 'lwieng' meaning 'to love', with kanji components '心' (heart) and '戀' (longing)
Usage Notes
Often used in literary and poetic contexts. Can be both transitive and intransitive depending on usage.
Word Breakdown
心
heart
root戀
longing
root和英辞典