How to Say ‘I love this’ in Japanese
私はこれが好きです
わたくしはこれがすきです
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (wa-ta-shi-wa-ko-re-ga-su-ki-desu), showing preference.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Used often to express appreciation or preference.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
私わたくし
[watakushi]
I
The personal pronoun for oneself.
私は先生です。
I am a teacher.
はは
[wa]
is
A topic marker in Japanese.
彼は学生です。
He is a student.
これこれ
[kore]
this
Refers to something near the speaker.
これを食べます。
I will eat this.
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Used to specify the subject.
猫が寝ています。
The cat is sleeping.
好きすき
[suki]
like
Express enjoyment or preference.
私は音楽が好きです。
I like music.
ですです
[desu]
is
Indicates a state or condition.
今、準備です。
I am ready now.
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