How to Say ‘I really like’ in Japanese
とても好きですよ
とてもすきですよ
Word-by-Word Breakdown
とてもとても
[totemo]
very
Indicates a high degree or extent.
この映画はとても面白いです。
This movie is very interesting.
好きすき
[suki]
like
Indicates liking or affection.
彼が好きだ。
I like him.
ですです
[desu]
polite sentence ending
Softens the statement.
それは良いです。
That is good.
よよ
[yo]
emphasis particle
Adds emphasis or certainty to statements.
今日も雨ですよ。
It's raining today, you know.
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