付き合って
tsukiatte
The phrase "date me" in Japanese is 付き合って (tsukiatte).
In a romantic context, this phrase is specifically used to ask someone to start a committed relationship rather than just a single date.
Which one should you use?
Additionally, デートしてください means "Please go on a date with me" and デートしよう means "Let's go on a date."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 付き合って is informal. You can make the request more polite and formal by adding ください to the end, resulting in 付き合ってください.
How does it change in a sentence?
付き合って is the te-form of the verb 付き合う, used here as a casual request.
How do you pronounce it?
tsukiatte
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use デートして to ask someone to be their partner, but this actually only means 'go on a date with me' for a single instance.
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, the moment a character says 付き合ってください is often referred to as a 'Kokuhaku', which literally translates to 'a confession'.
- In a non-romantic context, 付き合って can be used to ask a colleague or friend to accompany you on a mundane errand, such as going to the store.
- The term 付き合い is also used to describe professional networking or business associations that are not romantic at all.
Examples in context
- お忙しいところ恐れ入りますが、デートしていただけませんか？I apologize for bothering you while you're busy, but would you go on a date with me?
- ずっと前から、付き合ってほしかった。Zutto mae kara, tsukiatte hoshikatta.I have wanted you to date me for a long time.
- もしよかったら、付き合ってくれませんか？Moshi yokattara, tsukiatte kuremasen ka?If you're willing, would you date me?
- 真剣に考えて、付き合ってほしいんだ。Shinken ni kangaete, tsukiatte hoshiinda.Please think about it seriously and date me.
Example conversation
Ren confesses his feelings to Misaki in a park.
- 蓮 Ren美咲のこと、本当に好きです。付き合って。Misaki no koto, hontou ni suki desu. Tsukiatte.I really like you, Misaki. Date me.
- 美咲 Misakiえっ、急にどうしたの？E, kyuu ni dou shita no?What? Where is this coming from?
- 蓮 Renずっと伝えたかったんだ。Zutto tsutaetakatta nda.I've wanted to tell you for a long time.
- 美咲 Misaki嬉しい。いいよ、付き合おう！Ureshii. Ii yo, tsukiaou!I'm happy. Okay, let's date!
