"love" can be expressed in several ways, depending on the depth of emotion and context. The most common term is 愛 (ai), which represents deep, unconditional, and often romantic love. It is used in phrases like 愛してる (aishiteru), meaning "I love you," often reserved for serious or long-term relationships. For a lighter or more casual expression of love, 好き (suki) is commonly used, meaning "like" or "love," as in 好きです (suki desu), which can express romantic feelings or affection. Adding 大 (dai), as in 大好き (daisuki), makes it stronger, akin to saying "I really love" or "I love a lot." In familial or platonic contexts, 情 (jou) can refer to affection or attachment, and for compassionate or selfless love, 慈愛 (jiai) is used, especially in spiritual or philosophical discussions.