JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
恋 — romance
- Reading
- レン・こ.う・こい・こい.しい
- Meaning
- romance; in love; yearn for; miss; darling
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
恋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is レン・こ.う・こい・こい.しい and it means romance; in love; yearn for; miss; darling. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
恋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 恋 (love), 恋愛 (love) and 失恋 (disappointed love).
Japanese words containing 恋
Frequently asked questions
What does 恋 mean in Japanese?
恋 means romance; in love; yearn for; miss; darling in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 恋 read?
恋 is read レン・こ.う・こい・こい.しい. Reading it inside real words — 恋 and 恋愛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恋 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 恋 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恋 in a word?
A common word containing 恋 is 恋 (こい) — "love". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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