ハグとキス
hagu to kisu
The English phrase "hugs and kisses" is translated into Japanese as ハグとキス (hagu to kisu).
ハグとキス is an expression of affection used as a closing in a letter or message to a loved one.
How do you pronounce it?
hagu to kisu
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, such as anime or manga, the act of a ハグ (hug) is often portrayed as a high-tension, dramatic event rather than a casual daily occurrence.
- Japanese has no single native word that perfectly maps to 'hug'. Before the loanword ハグ became popular, people used descriptive phrases like 抱きしめる which means 'to hold tightly'.
- The words used in ハグとキス are loanwords from English, written in Katakana, which can give the phrase a modern, Westernized, or even slightly 'pop culture' feeling.
Examples in context
- お互いに抱擁とキスで愛情を示しましょう。Let's express our love with hugs and kisses to each other.
- ぎゅっとしてキスしよう！Let's hug tightly and kiss!
- ハグ＆キスで元気を届けるよ。I'll send you energy with hugs and kisses.
Example conversation
Yui is reading a sweet text message from Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoメッセージの最後にハグとキスって書いてくれた？messeji no saigo ni hagu to kisu tte kaite kureta?Did you write hugs and kisses at the end of the message?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、大翔に愛を込めてね。un, Hiroto ni ai o komete ne.Yes, with love for you, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。すごく嬉しいよ。arigatou. sugoku ureshii yo.Thank you. I'm very happy.
- 結衣 Yui私も。ハグとキスを！watashi mo. hagu to kisu o!Me too. Hugs and kisses!
