JLPT N1
片思い
It’s the standard Japanese word for a one-sided crush.
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Other forms
片想い alternative kanji, often with a more poetic or emotional nuance
Noun, Verb (when used with する)
Unrequited / One-sided Love
The state of being in love with someone who does not have the same romantic feelings for you. It’s the everyday term for a “crush” or “one-sided love.”
Example
彼 の こと が 好き だけど 、 これ は 片思い だ 。
I like him, but it's a one-sided love.
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