神はあなたを愛しています
kami wa anata o aishiteimasu
To say "God loves you" in Japanese, use 神はあなたを愛しています (kami wa anata o aishiteimasu).
This phrase is used to communicate the message that a person is loved by a divine being.
Which one should you use?
The phrase 神はあなたを愛しています is a formal way to express this sentiment, whereas 神は君を愛しているよ serves as an informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
kami wa anata o aishiteimasu
Did you know?
- The verb 愛している is extremely heavy and carries a weight of eternal, profound passion. Because of its intensity, it is rarely used in casual conversation or for simple 'liking', making this phrase sound incredibly dramatic or even overwhelming to a Japanese ear.
- The word 神 can refer to a single omnipotent creator or any of the millions of spirits and deities in the Shinto tradition. Using it in this phrase usually signals a Christian context to a Japanese listener.
- The concept of 'divine love' is often expressed through the word 慈しみ meaning 'mercy' or 'benevolence' rather than the passionate love of 愛. This shifts the meaning from romantic-style love to a protective and nurturing care.
Examples in context
- 神はあなたを愛しています。Kami wa anata o aishite imasu.God loves you.
- 大丈夫、神はあなたを愛しています。Daijoubu, Kami wa anata o aishite imasu.It's okay, God loves you.
- 信じて、神はあなたを愛しています。Shinjite, Kami wa anata o aishite imasu.Believe, God loves you.
Example conversation
Yota comforts Misaki during a difficult time.
- 美咲 Misakiもうダメかもしれません。Mō dame kamoshiremasen.I might not be able to do this anymore.
- 陽太 Yota大丈夫ですよ。神はあなたを愛しています。Daijōbu desu yo. Kami wa anata o aishiteimasu.It's okay. God loves you.
- 美咲 Misaki本当にそうだと思いますか？Hontō ni sō da to omoimasu ka?Do you really think so?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、心からそう信じています。Hai, kokoro kara sō shinjiteimasu.Yes, I believe that from my heart.
