愛
いと.しい
itoshii
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
愛 is the kanji for "Love". A common reading is いと.しい (itoshii). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Love
Also : Affection · Favourite
Readings
kunいと.しい/ itoshiikunかな.しい/ kanashiikunめ.でる/ mederukunお.しむ/ oshimukunまな/ manaonあい/ ai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 愛 represents 'LOVE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of love.
Reading ·
On-reading: あい — remember this sound by associating it with love. Kun-reading: いと.しい.
Example Sentences
家族への愛を大切にしています。
かぞくへのあいをたいせつにしています。
I cherish love for my family.
愛情を持って育てました。
あいじょうをもってそだてました。
I raised them with love.
Vocabulary using 愛
Learn 愛 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.