好きだ
suki dacasual, common
In anime, "I love you" is most often 好きだ (suki da), which means "I like you" in a romantic sense. A deeper declaration is 愛してる (aishiteru). It is also called 大好き (daisuki).
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 好きだ | suki da | casual, common |
| 愛してる | aishiteru | strong |
| 大好き | daisuki | warm, very fond |
Confessions in anime usually use 好きです (suki desu) or 好きだ (suki da). 愛してる (aishiteru) is saved for a very serious moment. 大好き (daisuki) means "I really like".
When do people say it?
In real Japanese life, 愛してる (aishiteru) is said much less often than I love you in English.
Did you know?
- The word 好き (suki) alone is the usual way to confess love in Japanese anime.
Examples in context
- 愛してる。Aishiteru.I love you.
- ずっと大好きだよ。Zutto daisuki da yo.I will always love you.
Example conversation
Under cherry blossoms, Taichi speaks to Misaki at the end of the school year.
- Taichiミサキ、話があるんだ。Misaki, hanashi ga arun da.Misaki, I have something to tell you.
- 美咲 Misakiなに？Nani?What is it?
- Taichi好きだ。Suki da.I love you.
