パパ、大好き
papa, daisuki
The English phrase "I love you daddy" is expressed in Japanese as パパ、大好き (papa, daisuki).
This phrase is an expression of affection used by a child to tell their father that they love him.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
パパ (papa) is an informal, affectionate way to address a father, typically used by young children.
How do you pronounce it?
papa, daisuki
Did you know?
- If a child were to use the word 愛してる (aishiteru) instead of 大好き, it would sound unnaturally dramatic, almost like a line from a theatrical movie.
- Using パパ (papa) is a relatively modern influence from Western languages. Traditional Japanese terms for father are rooted in the father's role as the head of the household.
- In many Japanese families, children express affection through actions rather than saying the phrase, such as much more frequent physical proximity or bowing.
Examples in context
- 父上、愛しています。Dear father, I love you.
- お父さん、大好きです。Father, I really love you.
- パパ、大好き！Dad, I love you!
- お父さん、愛してるよ！Father, I love you!
- パパ、大好きだよ。Papa, daisuki da yo.I love you, daddy.
Example conversation
A daughter gives her father a handmade drawing.
- 美咲 Misakiパパ、これ、プレゼント！Papa, kore, purezento!Daddy, this is a present!
- 大翔 Hirotoわあ、すごいね。ありがとう、美咲。Waa, sugoi ne. Arigatou, Misaki.Wow, it's amazing. Thank you, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misakiパパ、大好き！Papa, daisuki!I love you, daddy!
- 大翔 Hiroto僕も美咲のことが大好きだよ。Boku mo Misaki no koto ga daisuki da yo.I love you too, Misaki.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
