ダキ
daki
daki is the Japanese term for a hug or the act of embracing someone.
The term refers to the act of hugging or embracing another person. In everyday, informal conversations, you might also encounter the expression ぎゅっとする (gyutto suru) to describe a tight, close hug or 抱っこする (dakkosuru) when referring to the act of holding or picking someone up, such as a child or a loved one.
How do you pronounce it?
daki
Did you know?
- The term dakko is used by adults to ask for affection in a childlike way, a cultural behavior known as amae.
- While daki describes the action, Japanese culture historically prioritized bowing over physical touch, meaning hugs are often reserved for very intimate partners or Westernized contexts.
- In Japanese pop culture, the concept of a 'dakimakura' uses the same root to describe a large body pillow that one can hug while sleeping.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are saying goodbye at the train station.
- 結衣 Yui行かないで、もう一度ダキして。ikanaide, mou ichido daki shite.Don't go, hug me one more time.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいよ。おいで。ii yo. oide.Okay. Come here.
- 結衣 Yuiあなたのダキは本当に安心する。anata no daki wa hontou ni anshin suru.Your hug really makes me feel safe.
- 大翔 Hiroto僕もだよ。またすぐ会おうね。boku mo da yo. mata sugu aou ne.Me too. Let's meet again soon.
