惚 (Kanji for to fall in love with)

Onyomi

Mnemonic

Two hearts fall in love with the same thing: a typical love triangle.

Kunyomi

( に ) ほ*れる

to fall in love with　－ unlike 愛 (ai) or 恋愛 (renai), 惚れる is more often used to describe a one-sided affection - first you 惚れる and if you're lucky the other person likes you back, and THEN you get your 恋愛。 If you know what I mean. KANA
★☆☆☆☆

Jukugo

一目惚れ(ひとめぼれ)

love at first sight ★☆☆☆☆ KANA
一 (one) + 目 (eye) + 惚 (to fall in love with) = 一目惚れ (love at first sight)

Lookalikes

	Meaning	Hint	Radical
愉	pleasure	BUTCHER
惚	to fall in love with	RIBCAGE

It gives the BUTCHER pleasure to fall in love with a ANIMAL RIBCAGE.

Synonyms

pretentious or arrogant
気取りや尊大いい気　になってるいばってる xxx振ってる自惚れ仰々しい横柄な