How to Say ‘You’ in Japanese
君が
きみが
💬 Usage Tip: In [君が] (kimi ga), [君] (kimi) is a casual way to say 'you'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: [君] is often used in songs and poetry for its emotional and personal tone, contrasting with the more formal [あなた].
Word-by-Word Breakdown
君きみ
[kimi]
you
Refers to the person being directly spoken to.
君が好きだ。
I like you.
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Marks the subject of the sentence.
君が選んだ。
You chose.
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