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恋愛

ren'ai

Description

「恋愛」は、だれかを好きになって、その人と特別な気持ちを持つことです。

"恋愛" means to like someone and have special feelings for that person.

ドラマや歌でよく使われて、友だちとの話にもよく出てきます。

It is often used in dramas and songs, and also comes up frequently in conversations with friends.

Meanings

恋愛ren'ai

love, romance between two people

二人は恋愛して結婚しました。

The two fell in love and got married.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    恋 (romantic love) + 愛 (love/affection), both characters meaning love.

  • Nuance

    恋愛 refers to romantic love specifically; 愛 is broader love including family or humanity.

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