“Affection” in Japanese
Short answer
Affection in Japanese is “慈しみ” (itsukushimi). Full meaning: affection, love, fondness, tenderness.
Other ways to say “Affection” in Japanese
情愛
jouai affection, love
慈愛
jiai affection (esp. parental), love, fondness
愛情
aijou love, affection
恩情
onjou compassion, affection
親しみ
shitashimi intimacy, affection, familiarity
愛
ai love, affection, care; attachment, craving, desire; agape
アフェクション
afyekushon affection
寵愛
chouai favor, favour, affection
親しさ
shitashisa intimacy, affection, familiarity
情け
nasake pity, sympathy, compassion, mercy; affection, love
寵
chou favor, favour, affection
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