I’d like to know natural ways to say ‘I love you’ to someone.
How do you say I love you in Japanese?
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How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
I’d like to know natural ways to say ‘I love you’ to someone.
・愛してる (aishiteru)
・好きだよ (suki da yo)
・大好きだよ (daisuki da yo)
In Japanese, “I love you” can be expressed in a few different ways, depending on the context and the depth of feeling. “愛してる (aishiteru)” is a very strong and deep expression of love, similar to saying “I love you” in a passionate or serious sense. However, it’s not commonly used in everyday situations; it’s often reserved for very serious or romantic moments, like in a marriage proposal.
“好きだよ (suki da yo)” is a more casual way to say “I like you,” but it can also mean “I love you” depending on the context, especially in younger or less formal relationships. “大好きだよ (daisuki da yo)” adds emphasis, translating to something like “I really like you” or “I love you very much,” and is often used in a warm and affectionate way.
Japanese people may not use these phrases as frequently as in English-speaking cultures; they tend to express love through actions and subtle hints rather than direct words.