Japanese dictionary
How to say "love" in Japanese
大好きだいすき · daisuki
"Love" in Japanese is often 大好き (daisuki), "like very much." The noun love is 愛 (ai). 愛している is a very strong phrase that people rarely say out loud.
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Ways to say "love" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 大好きだいすき · daisuki | To love (like very much). |
| 愛あい · ai | Love (noun). |
| 愛しているあいしている · aishite iru | I love you (strong, rare in speech). |
| 恋こい · koi | Romantic love; being in love. |
How to use it
"I love sushi" is 寿司が大好きです.
Falling in love is 恋に落ちる (koi ni ochiru).
Example sentences
- 日本が大好きです。Nihon ga daisuki desu.I love Japan.
- この仕事が大好きです。Kono shigoto ga daisuki desu.I love this job.
- 家族への愛は大切です。Kazoku e no ai wa taisetsu desu.Love for your family is important.
- 二人は恋に落ちました。Futari wa koi ni ochimashita.The two of them fell in love.
- 子どもたちは動物が大好きです。Kodomotachi wa dōbutsu ga daisuki desu.The kids love animals.
- 愛しています。Aishite imasu.I love you.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Do Japanese people say 愛している?
Rarely out loud. It sounds very strong. Couples more often say 大好き (daisuki) or show love through actions.
How do you say "I love it" about a thing in Japanese?
Say 大好きです (daisuki desu), as in このお店が大好きです.
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