Translation and Meaning of: 愛憎 - ainiku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 愛憎 (ainiku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: ainiku

Kana: あいにく

Type: noun

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愛憎

Translation / Meaning: likes and dislikes

Meaning in English: likes and dislikes

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (愛憎) ainiku

愛憎 is a Japanese word meaning "love and hate". The word is composed of two kanji, 愛 (ai) meaning love and 憎 (zou) meaning hate. The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185) in Japan, where literature and poetry were highly valued. The word was often used in poems and stories to describe the complexity of human relationships, where love and hate often coexist. Today, the word is still used to describe emotional ambivalence in difficult relationships or situations.

How to Write in Japanese - (愛憎) ainiku

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Synonyms and Similar - (愛憎) ainiku

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愛憎; あいぞう

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Words with the same pronunciation: あいにく ainiku

Example Sentences - (愛憎) ainiku

Below are some example sentences:

愛憎は表裏一体だ。

Aizou wa hyouri ittai da

Love and hate are the same currency.

  • 愛憎 - love and hate
  • は - connecting particle
  • 表裏 - front and back
  • 一体 - unity, integrity
  • だ - verb "to be" in the present tense

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Other words of the same type: noun

See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun

御手洗い

Kana: おてあらい

Romaji: otearai

Translation / Meaning:

bathroom; rest room; washbasin; bathroom (USA)

短歌

Kana: たんか

Romaji: tanka

Translation / Meaning:

tanka; 31 syllable Japanese poem

虫

Kana: むし

Romaji: mushi

Translation / Meaning:

insect

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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