The Japanese symbol for “love” is 愛 (pronounced ai). This kanji represents the concept of deep affection, love, or passion.
If you’re looking for the kanji’s meaning:
- The left part of the kanji, 𠆢, represents a person or a figure.
- The right part, 夂, suggests movement or a change, which together conveys the idea of love being something that involves both the heart and an active, powerful force.
It’s a very common symbol in Japanese culture and appears frequently in expressions of love, such as:
- 愛してる (aishiteru) — “I love you.”
- 愛情 (aijou) — “affection” or “love.”
