抱きしめること
dakishimeru koto
The Japanese phrase for "cuddles" is 抱きしめること (dakishimeru koto).
抱きしめること refers to the act of hugging or holding someone close in an affectionate way.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to use the phrase as a verb (to cuddle/to hug) rather than a noun (cuddles), you should use the dictionary form 抱きしめる (dakishimeru).
How do you pronounce it?
dakishimeru koto
Did you know?
- In Japan, public displays of affection like 抱きしめる are often viewed as much more intimate or even scandalous than in many Western cultures. While a simple hug might be seen as a breach of etiquette, a deep cuddle is traditionally reserved for the strictest privacy.
- While 抱きしめること describes the act, Japanese culture historically emphasizes 'skinship' スキンシップ. This loanword describes the essential physical bonding between parents and children that is distinct from romantic cuddling.
- The verb 抱きしめる contains the word しめる, which means 'to tighten'. This implies that a cuddle in Japanese is not just a hold, but a firm, squeezing embrace.
Examples in context
- 彼女は悲しんでいるので、私は彼女に抱擁をしてあげました。As she was feeling sad, I gave her a comforting hug.
- 弟が寂しがっていたので、私は彼を抱っこしてあげました。My younger brother was feeling lonely, so I picked him up in a cuddle.
- 抱きしめることは、とても大切です。dakishimeru koto wa, totemo taisetsu desu.Cuddling is very important.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are talking about their relationship on the sofa.
- 結衣 Yui大翔、抱きしめることが好き？Hiroto, dakishimeru koto ga suki?Hiroto, do you like cuddling?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、すごく好きだよ。Un, sugoku suki dayo.Yeah, I love it.
- 結衣 Yui私も。とても落ち着くから。Watashi mo. Totemo ochitsuku kara.Me too. Because it's very relaxing.
- 大翔 Hirotoじゃあ、もっと抱きしめることにしよう。Jaa, motto dakishimeru koto ni shiyou.Then, let's cuddle more.
