愛してるよ、ベイビー
aishiteru yo, beibī
The English phrase "I love you, baby" is translated into Japanese as 愛してるよ、ベイビー (aishiteru yo, beibī).
This phrase is an affectionate expression of love used toward a romantic partner. The term ベイビー (beibī) is a loanword from English and is used primarily in highly stylized, romantic or pop-culture contexts rather than in everyday natural Japanese speech.
Which one should you use?
You can also use 大好きだよ、ベイビー as an informal way to say "I love you, baby".
How do you pronounce it?
aishiteru yo, beibī
When do people say it?
In Japanese culture, 愛してる (aishiteru) is a very heavy, serious and intense expression of love, often reserved for profound moments or long-term partners.
Did you know?
- The verb 愛する (aisuru) was historically rare in spoken Japanese. Many scholars believe the concept of saying 'I love you' aloud was imported from Western literature and cinema during the Meiji era.
- In Japanese, the word 愛 (ai) refers to a selfless, giving love, whereas 恋 (koi) refers to a more selfish or longing passion. 愛してる (aishiteru) uses the former, marking it as a commitment rather than a crush.
- Japanese often omits the word for 'I' and 'you' entirely. In a natural romantic setting, a speaker would likely just say 愛してる (aishiteru) without any pronouns, as the context makes the meaning clear.
Examples in context
- ずっと愛してるよ、ベイビー。Zutto aishiteru yo, beibii.I love you forever, baby.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- 美咲 Misaki行ってきますね。Ittekimasu ne.I'm leaving now.
- 陽太 Yota気をつけてね。愛してるよ、ベイビー。Ki o tsukete ne. Aishiteru yo, beibii.Take care. I love you, baby.
- 美咲 Misaki私も愛してるよ！Watashi mo aishiteru yo!I love you too!
- 陽太 Yotaまた後でね。Mata ato de ne.See you later.
