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愛着 (あいちゃく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
attachment ; affection ; fondness
Emotional attachment, especially to things, places, or routines; often implies a deep, lasting fondness. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'to feel attached'.
I feel an attachment to this land.
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite Similar words 執しゅう 着ちゃく 執着 implies a stronger, often unhealthy clinging or obsession, while 愛着 is a warm, positive attachment.
愛あい 情じょう 愛情 is a broader term for love and affection, often used for people; 愛着 is more about attachment to things or places.
Etymology Compound of 愛 (love) and 着 (arrive, attach), suggesting love that has settled or become attached. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.