君のことが好きです
kimi no koto ga suki desupolite, confession
To tell a boy "I like you" in Japanese, say 君のことが好きです (kimi no koto ga suki desu). In casual speech it becomes 好きだよ (suki da yo). It is also called 太郎くんが好き (Tarou-kun ga suki).
Meaning: telling a boy you like him (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 君のことが好きです | kimi no koto ga suki desu | polite, confession |
| 好きだよ | suki da yo | casual |
| 太郎くんが好き | Tarou-kun ga suki | with name |
Use the boy's name with くん (kun), as in 太郎くんが好き (Tarou-kun ga suki), "I like Taro". くん (kun) is the usual ending for a boy or a younger man, while 君 (kimi) is a casual "you" for someone of equal or lower rank.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the sentence stays the same for any gender. Only the way of addressing the boy changes, through the name, くん (kun) or 君 (kimi).
When do people say it?
In Japan, a girl often confesses with 好きです (suki desu), then asks 付き合ってください (tsukiatte kudasai). The word 好き (suki) is a clear sign of romantic interest between teens.
Did you know?
- In Japan, many confessions happen after school or at graduation, and the school rooftop appears often in love stories in manga.
Examples in context
- 太郎くん、好きです。Tarou-kun, suki desu.Taro, I like you.
- 君のことが好きだよ。Kimi no koto ga suki da yo.I like you.
- 前からずっと好きでした。Mae kara zutto suki deshita.I have liked you for a long time.
Example conversation
Mio talks to her classmate Haruto after school.
- Mioハルトくん、ちょっといい?Haruto-kun, chotto ii?Haruto, do you have a moment?
- Harutoうん、どうしたの?Un, doushita no?Sure, what is it?
- Mio君のことが好きです。Kimi no koto ga suki desu.I like you.
