愛着

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 愛着 (あいちゃく) is a noun for affectionate attachment developed toward something familiar and cared for over time.
• Basic usage: 机には愛着がある describes affection for long-used furniture, while 家への愛着が増す shows feeling for an old house deepening through continued care.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Object and growth of attachment
  • In both 机への愛着 and 家への愛着, への marks the object of affection. The expression does not mean ownership or an increase in monetary value.