信じているよ
Shinjite iru yo
The English phrase "I believe in you" is translated into Japanese as 信じているよ (Shinjite iru yo).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you have confidence in their abilities or trust their character.
How do you pronounce it?
Shinjite iru yo
Did you know?
- While 'I believe in you' is a common English sentiment, saying 信じている (shinjite iru) to a superior in Japan can sound inappropriately bold or even patronizing.
- To express support more naturally in a professional Japanese setting, people often say 応援しています (ouen shite imasu), which literally means 'I am rooting for you'.
- The word 信 (shin) found in the phrase is the same kanji used in 'confidence' or 'faith' in many East Asian languages, linking the concept of belief directly to the idea of sincerity.
Examples in context
- 君ならできるよ、信じるよ！You can do it, I believe in you!
- 君ならできる、信じているよ。Kimi nara dekiru, shinjite iru yo.You can do it, I believe in you.
- 最後まで、あなたを信じているよ。Saigo made, anata o shinjite iru yo.I believe in you until the very end.
- 自分を磨いて。僕は信じているよ。Jibun o migaite. Boku wa shinjite iru yo.Keep improving yourself. I believe in you.
Example conversation
Yui is encouraging Kenta before a big presentation.
- 結衣 Yui健太、緊張しなくていいよ。Kenta, kinchou shinakute ii yo.Kenta, you don't need to be nervous.
- 健太 Kentaでも、失敗したらどうしよう。Demo, shippai shitara dou shiyou.But what if I fail?
- 結衣 Yui大丈夫。私は健太を信じているよ。Daijoubu. Watashi wa Kenta o shinjite iru yo.It'll be fine. I believe in you, Kenta.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。頑張るよ！Arigatou. Ganbaru yo!Thanks. I'll do my best!
