Affection in Japanese
"affection" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
愛
ai
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "affection". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
love, affection
Reading: ai
13 strokes · beautiful, peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of look back, heart, and foot. Heart looking back while feet stop.
What it carries
Love, compassion, devotion. Represents unconditional emotion and deep care for others.
Related kanji for "affection"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for affection?
The most common kanji for "affection" is 愛, read as ai. It means love, affection. Related kanji: 醇 (affection).
How many strokes does 愛 have?
愛 has 13 strokes.