Japanese symbol for “beloved”
最愛
さいあい
Romaji: saiai
beloved; dearest
In Japanese, beloved is 最愛, read さいあい (saiai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n beloved; dearest
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “beloved”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 懐かしい | なつかしい natsukashii | dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved |
| 愛 | まな mana | beloved; dear |
| 愛しい | いとしい itoshii | lovely; dear; beloved |
| 大切 | たいせつ taisetsu | precious; valuable; dear |
| 愛し | はし hashi | lovely; beloved; sweet |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最近 | さいきん saikin | recently; lately; these days |
| 最後 | さいご saigo | end; conclusion |
| 最初 | さいしょ saisho | beginning; outset; first |
| 最高 | さいこう saikou | best; supreme; wonderful |
| 最終 | さいしゅう saishuu | last; final; closing |
| 最大 | さいだい saidai | biggest; greatest; largest |
| 恋愛 | れんあい ren'ai | love; romance; tender passion |
| 愛情 | あいじょう aijou | love; affection |
See also: Chinese symbol for “beloved”.
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