抱きしめて
dakishimete
In Japanese, "hug me" is said as 抱きしめて (dakishimete).
The phrase is used to request that someone holds you tightly in their arms.
Which one should you use?
In contrast, 抱きしめて (dakishimete) focuses more on the physical embrace.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding ください (kudasai) to the end makes the request more polite and formal.
How do you pronounce it?
dakishimete
Did you know?
- If you use the polite 抱きしめてください (dakishimete kudasai), it can actually sound slightly strange or demanding in a romantic context, as the utmost intimacy often requires dropping the polite forms.
- The phrase 抱きしめて contains a component しめる (shimeru) that refers to tightening a knot or fastening a belt, emphasizing the physical pressure of the embrace.
- While 抱く (daku) means to hug, it can also mean 'to harbor' a feeling or a grudge, showing that the language treats emotional holding and physical holding similarly.
Examples in context
- 抱きしめて。Hug me.Tatoeba #2224154 by tommy__san, translation #1852504 by CK
- ぎゅっと抱きしめて。Hug me tight.Tatoeba #1483641 by marshmallowcat, translation #1209471 by CK
- 優しく抱きしめて。yasashiku dakishimete.Hug me gently.
Example conversation
A quiet evening at home when one person is feeling lonely.
- 陽太 Yota少し寂しい気分なんだ。sukoshi sabishii kibun nanda.I'm feeling a little lonely.
- 結衣 Yuiどうしたの？doushita no?What's wrong?
- 陽太 Yotaねえ、もっと強く抱きしめて。nee, motto tsuyoku dakishimete.Hey, hug me tighter.
- 結衣 Yuiわかった、陽太。wakatta, Youta.Okay, Youta.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
