みんな大好きだよ
minna daisuki da yo
The English phrase "I love you all" is expressed in Japanese as みんな大好きだよ (minna daisuki da yo).
This phrase is used to tell a group of people that the speaker loves them. In Japanese, the subject I is often omitted, so minna daisuki da yo naturally implies "I love you all" within the context of the conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of minna (everyone), daisuki (to like greatly or love) and the sentence-ending particle yo used for emphasis.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the expression more polite and suitable for a formal audience or a public speech, you can replace the da yo ending with desu, resulting in みんな大好きです.
How do you pronounce it?
minna daisuki da yo
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, saying ai shiteru (the literal word for 'I love you') to a group can sound incredibly heavy, almost like a dramatic scene in a movie. For most social situations, using daisuki is much more natural and heartfelt without being overwhelming.
- The concept of 'love' in Japanese is often expressed through actions or shared space rather than verbal declarations. Using a phrase like minna daisuki is a very direct, Western-influenced way of expressing affection that might feel quite bold in a traditional Japanese setting.
- Using みんな大好きだよ is a common trope for 'idols' or performers when addressing their fans during a concert to create a sense of intimacy.
Examples in context
- みんな大好きだよ。Minna daisuki da yo.I love you all.
- チームのみんな大好きだよ！Chīmu no minna daisuki da yo!I love everyone on the team!
Example conversation
A graduation party where friends are saying goodbye.
- 美咲 Misakiみんな、今までありがとう。みんな大好きだよ。Minna, ima made arigatō. Minna daisuki da yo.Everyone, thank you for everything. I love you all.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、僕たちも大好きだよ。Misaki, bokutachi mo daisuki da yo.Misaki, we love you too.
- 美咲 Misaki本当にありがとう。Hontō ni arigatō.Thank you so much.
- 陽太 Yotaまた絶対に会おうね。Mata zettai ni aō ne.Let's definitely meet again.
