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Minne is a term used in multiple languages and modern contexts, with different meanings depending on usage.

In medieval German literature, minne (often capitalized as Minne in English translations) denotes the idealized form

Minne is also the name of a contemporary Japanese online marketplace for handmade goods. The platform enables

These meanings are separate uses of the same spelling; in English-language historical writing minne refers to

of
courtly
love
that
governs
the
viewpoints
of
poets
and
musicians
in
the
Minnesang
tradition
(roughly
the
12th
to
the
14th
century).
Minne
describes
a
devotional
love
for
a
noble
lady
and
functions
as
a
driving
emotional
and
ethical
principle
in
lyric
poetry
and
song,
shaping
themes
of
loyalty,
restraint,
and
poetic
refinement.
individual
creators
to
open
storefronts,
list
items
such
as
jewelry,
accessories,
and
home
goods,
and
manage
payments
and
shipping
through
integrated
tools.
It
is
one
of
the
larger
marketplaces
for
handmade
crafts
in
Japan
and
serves
both
sellers
and
buyers
seeking
artisanal
products.
courtly
love,
while
in
Japanese
commerce
it
refers
to
a
brand-name
marketplace.