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百姓を愛するから武器を取り上げるのだ。We confiscate weapons from the peasants based on our compassion for them.wiki
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ⓘbirdhouse · birdcage · claw · vulture · crown (冖) · love birds · heart (心) · walking legs (儿)
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 796
On Reading Examples
私は自分の生まれ故郷に深い愛着を抱いている。あいちゃく I am deeply attached to my hometown.tatoebaAdditional Examples
He deceived her, but even now she loves him.tatoeba He loves her dearly.tatoeba He loves her, but she doesn't like him.tatoeba He loves her. She loves him, too.tatoeba 今上帝の愛情も深かったが、裳着の式を前にして母女御が逝去。 She was loved deeply by Kinjo no Mikado, but before her Mogi (coming-of-age ceremony for girls), her mother passed away.wikiWe confiscate weapons from the peasants based on our compassion for them.wiki 可憐なものを愛さず毛虫を愛する風変わりな姫君だった。 She is a strange princess who does not love pretty things but loves hairy caterpillars.wikiOaiso: Described as お愛想 in Japanesewiki 小万が愛想良く対応すると、三五郎は忌々しく思うのだった。 Since Koman responds to him with a pleasant smile, Sangoro is upset.wikiPractice Writing
Practice Writing 愛
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step