キスして
kisu shite
To say "give me a kiss" in Japanese, you use キスして (kisu shite).
This phrase is used as a request for a romantic partner to kiss the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the loanword kisu (kiss) and the te-form of the verb suru (to do), literally meaning "do a kiss".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form キスして is informal and typically used between romantic partners. For a more polite request, you can say キスしてください, which adds kudasai to the end. Even more formal options include くちづけをください, meaning "Please give me a kiss" or キスをしていただけますか, meaning "Could you give me a kiss?"
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding kudasai to the end of the phrase makes the request more polite and formal.
How do you pronounce it?
kisu shite
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word チュー 'chū' is an onomatopoeia meant to mimic the sound of a sucking or kissing noise.
- In Japan, public displays of affection like kissing are generally much more discreet than in many Western countries, making the verbal request キスして quite a bold statement.
- In anime and manga, characters often use the phrase チューして 'chū shite' instead of キスして, as チュー is a more cutesy or childish term for a kiss.
Examples in context
- キスして。Give me a kiss.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase キスして.Tatoeba #5014169 by Coella, translation #1844204 by CK
- ちょっとキスしてGive me a little kiss
- ねえ、キスして。Nee, kisu shite.Hey, give me a kiss.
- もっと、キスしてほしい。Motto, kisu shite hoshii.I want you to kiss me more.
Example conversation
A couple is spending a quiet evening together at home.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、キスして。Yui, kisu shite.Yui, give me a kiss.
- 結衣 Yuiえっ、急にどうしたの？Ets, kyuu ni doushita no?Eh, what's come over you all of a sudden?
- 大翔 Hirotoただ、大好きだから。Tada, daisuki dakara.I just love you so much.
- 結衣 Yuiもう、大翔ったら。Mou, Haruto ttara.Oh, Haruto, you're too much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
