“Love” in Japanese
Short answer
Love in Japanese is “恋愛” (renai). Full meaning: love, love-making, passion, emotion, affections.
Other ways to say “Love” in Japanese
愛情
aijou love, affection
恋心
koigokoro (feelings of) love
恋
koi (romantic) love
恋慕
renbo love, attachment, tender emotions, falling in love
恋情
renjou love, attachment; lovesickness
愛慕
aibo love, attachment, adoration
愛好
aikou love, adoration
愛
ai love, affection, care; attachment, craving, desire; agape
リーベ
riibe love, lover
慈しみ
itsukushimi affection, love, fondness, tenderness
アムール
amuuru love
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