恋
KANJI DETAIL
love
On readingれん10 strokesN2
Radical 心 · heartStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- れん
- Kun reading
- こい, こう, こいしい
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: 恋 has 10 strokes, the on-reading れん, and the kun-reading こい among its readings. 恋 (こい) means romantic love.
- Basic usage: 恋 concerns romantic feelings toward someone; 恋愛 (れんあい) concerns love or a romantic relationship.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Romantic feelings and a relationship
- 幼なじみ同士の恋 means love between childhood friends. 胸に秘めた恋 refers to love kept secret in someone's heart.
- The example about maintaining 遠距離の恋愛 for three years concerns a long-distance relationship. 友情と恋愛の間で揺れる describes being torn between friendship and romantic love.