片思い
かたおもい
unrequited love; one-sided love
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
unrequited love; one-sided love
Example sentences
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It was a one-sided love affair.
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Stan has always carried a torch for Liz.
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Mary was Tom's high school crush.
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"Is there someone you like?" "There is someone, but the feeling isn't mutual."
まだトムに片想いしてんの? いい加減あきらめなよ。
You still have a crush on Tom? Give it up already.
More examples (3)
美代子は随分長い間片想いを続けていた。さぞかし胸を痛めていたことだろう。
Miyoko carried a torch so long, I think it gave her heartburn.
今片思いの人がいるのですが、 片思いの人は今忙しくて、メールが返ってきません。
There's someone I'm in unrequited love with, but that person is busy now and I don't get replies to my emails.
好きな人はもちろんいるけど、片思いなの。だって、その人にはとても素敵な奥さんがいるんだもの。
I do have a crush, but it's not mutual. He already has a lovely wife, anyways.