お姉ちゃん大好き
oneechan daisuki
In Japanese, "I love you big sister" is said as お姉ちゃん大好き (oneechan daisuki).
This phrase is an affectionate expression used to tell an older sister that you love her very much.
Which one should you use?
While it might be tempting to use words for deep, romantic love, using 大好き (daisuki) is a much more common and natural way for siblings to express affection to one another.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expression お姉ちゃん大好き is informal and affectionate. The use of the suffix -chan makes it suitable for use between siblings.
How do you pronounce it?
oneechan daisuki
Did you know?
- In Japanese, you can use お姉ちゃん to address any older female peer or mentor, even if you are not biologically related.
- In Japan, many people call their older sister by a title rather than her actual name. Using the name 'Hana' instead of お姉ちゃん might actually sound distant or cold to a sibling.
- The kanji for 'big' in 大好き is 大, which also means 'great' or 'vast'. It acts as an intensifier to turn 'like' into 'love'.
Examples in context
- 大切な姉（たいせつなあね）へ、愛しています（あいしています）。To my beloved older sister, I love you.
- 姉（あね）へ、心から愛を伝えます（こころからあいをつたえます）。To my sister, I sincerely convey my love.
- 姉ちゃん、愛してるよ（あいしてるよ）。Sis, I love you.
- お姉ちゃん、大好き（だいすき）！Big sis, I really like/love you!
- いつも、お姉ちゃん大好きだよ。Itsumo, oneechan daisuki da yo.I love you, big sister, always.
- お姉ちゃん大好き、いつもありがとう。Oneechan daisuki, itsumo arigatou.I love you, big sister, thank you for everything.
Example conversation
A young boy is giving a small gift to his older sister.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵お姉ちゃん、これ、プレゼント。Himari oneechan, kore, purezento.Himari, big sister, this is a present for you.
- 陽葵 Himariわあ、嬉しい！ありがとう、大翔。Waa, ureshii! Arigatou, Hiroto.Wow, I'm so happy! Thank you, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoお姉ちゃん大好き！Oneechan daisuki!I love you, big sister!
- 陽葵 Himari私も大翔のことが大好きだよ。Watashi mo Hiroto no koto ga daisuki da yo.I love you too, Hiroto.
