How do you say "I love you" in Japanese?

"I love you" in Japanese is "私はあなたを愛している". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "私はあなたを愛している" mean in English?

"私はあなたを愛している" means "I love you" in English. Usage tip: Pronounced (wa-ta-shi-wa-a-na-ta-wo-a-i-shi-te-i-ru), quite a strong statement.

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How to Say ‘I love you’ in Japanese

私はあなたを愛している

わたしはあなたをあいしている

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (wa-ta-shi-wa-a-na-ta-wo-a-i-shi-te-i-ru), quite a strong statement.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often use gestures or actions to express love rather than words.

Phrase Breakdown

私わたくし

The pronoun for oneself.

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

はは

topic marker

Indicates the topic of the sentence.

あなたあなた

you

Second person pronoun.

Example

あなたの名前は？

What is your name?

をを

object marker

Indicates the direct object of the action.

愛してあいして

love (doing)

The ongoing act of loving.

Example

家族を愛している。

Loving the family.

いるいる

Present continuous form.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

私わたくし

[watakushi]

The personal pronoun for oneself.

Example

私は医者です。

I am a doctor.

はは

[wa]

A topic marker in Japanese.

Example

彼女は歌が上手です。

She is good at singing.

あなたあなた

[anata]

you

The pronoun for the person addressed.

Example

あなたは元気ですか？

Are you well?

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the object of a verb.

Example

本を読みます。

I read a book.

愛しあいし

[aishi]

love

To express deep affection.

Example

私は音楽を愛しています。

I love music.

てて

[te]

verb connector

Connects verb tenses.

Example

食べてください。

Please eat.

いるいる

[iru]

be (present continuous)

Indicates ongoing action.

Example

彼は勉強している。

He is studying.

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