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愛情
ai-jō
love
彼女は私に深い愛情を抱いている
She has deep love for me
formalinformal
Deep affection or love, often romantic but can also refer to familial or platonic love
両親の愛情は子供の成長にとって重要だ
Parental love is important for a child's growth
彼らの愛情は長年の友情から生まれた
Their love was born from years of friendship
While often used for romantic love, 愛情 can also describe deep affection in non-romantic relationships
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Romantic vs. General Love
While 愛 can be used for general love, 愛情 specifically implies a deep, enduring affection, often romantic but not exclusively
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In formal contexts, 愛情 is often used to describe deep affection in relationships, while in informal contexts it can be used more broadly
Word Origin
Combination of 愛 (ai, love) and 情 (jō, emotion/feeling)
Usage Notes
While 愛 is more general, 愛情 specifically implies a deep, enduring affection
Word Breakdown
愛
love
root情
emotion/feeling
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