There are many ways to tell someone you love them in every language. For the Japanese language, this is no exception. However, in Japanese there is not just one direct way to say I love you, but a number of ways to express feelings.
'Suki' is a popular word used in expressions to say 'I Love You'. It literally means 'Like' but is popular to use to express love. 'Suki desu' means 'I like' but also a more indirect way of saying 'I Love You'. 'Daisuki desu' is a more informal way of saying 'I really like you'. Males sometimes will use the version 'Suki da' and females 'Suki yo'. If you are in the Kansai region of Japan, you may hear 'Suki yanen' which is dialect for 'I Love You' or 'I Love It'.
To say 'I Love You' directly, you can use the expression 'Aishite Imasu'. 'Ai' is the Japanese word for love. Women will often use the expression 'Ai shite iru wa'.
'Rabu' is the Japanese loanword for 'Love'. It is used in a number of expressions such as 'Rabu retaa' which means 'Love Letter', or 'Rabu shiin' for 'Love scene'. A common phrase used by younger people when in love is 'Rabu Rabu' which is used when in love and means 'Love Love'.
Although you can learn words and phrases that express love, it is good to remember that in Japan it is not common to express opinions and feelings directly. That's why many Japanese couples don't say 'I Love You' often. Love is shown through actions and not so much through words.
How do Japanese show love? Usually by simple favors or gifts. There doesn't need to be anything elaborate, but something simple such as cooking dinner, cleaning the house, or buying a simple gift. - 30216
'Suki' is a popular word used in expressions to say 'I Love You'. It literally means 'Like' but is popular to use to express love. 'Suki desu' means 'I like' but also a more indirect way of saying 'I Love You'. 'Daisuki desu' is a more informal way of saying 'I really like you'. Males sometimes will use the version 'Suki da' and females 'Suki yo'. If you are in the Kansai region of Japan, you may hear 'Suki yanen' which is dialect for 'I Love You' or 'I Love It'.
To say 'I Love You' directly, you can use the expression 'Aishite Imasu'. 'Ai' is the Japanese word for love. Women will often use the expression 'Ai shite iru wa'.
'Rabu' is the Japanese loanword for 'Love'. It is used in a number of expressions such as 'Rabu retaa' which means 'Love Letter', or 'Rabu shiin' for 'Love scene'. A common phrase used by younger people when in love is 'Rabu Rabu' which is used when in love and means 'Love Love'.
Although you can learn words and phrases that express love, it is good to remember that in Japan it is not common to express opinions and feelings directly. That's why many Japanese couples don't say 'I Love You' often. Love is shown through actions and not so much through words.
How do Japanese show love? Usually by simple favors or gifts. There doesn't need to be anything elaborate, but something simple such as cooking dinner, cleaning the house, or buying a simple gift. - 30216
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