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愛
愛 (readings: あい; Japanese kanji) means “love”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 愛する (to love).
What does 愛 mean?
| Kanji | 愛 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | love |
| Readings | あい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 愛
愛 is read あい depending on the word.
Example words with 愛
| Example | 愛する (to love) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14