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恋
恋 (readings: れん, こ, こい; Japanese kanji) means “Romance / In Love / Yearn For / Miss”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 恋人 (lover).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 恋 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Romance / In Love / Yearn For / Miss |
| Readings | れん, こ, こい |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 恋人 (lover) |
How to read 恋
恋 is read れん or こ or こい depending on the word.
Words with 恋
- 恋人người yêu
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Updated: 2026-07-22