めっちゃ好き
meccha sukislang, Kansai origin
In slang, Japanese people say めっちゃ好き (meccha suki), "I like you so much". Another way is 好きすぎる (suki sugiru), "I like you too much". It is also called 大好き (daisuki).
Meaning: casual way to say love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| めっちゃ好き | meccha suki | slang, Kansai origin |
| 大好き | daisuki | casual |
| 好きすぎる | suki sugiru | slang, too much |
The word めっちゃ (meccha) is a casual "very", and it began in the Kansai area (Osaka and Kyoto) before spreading across Japan. 好きすぎる (suki sugiru) shows overflowing feelings. 大好き (daisuki) is the everyday version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
These forms fit couples, close friends and fans talking about a favorite person or thing. They are not for formal letters.
When do people say it?
Fans often use 好きすぎる (suki sugiru) about idols, food or anime, so the phrase can also be a joke.
Did you know?
- The slang めっちゃ (meccha) is now heard in almost every region, even though it began in the Kansai dialect.
Examples in context
- めっちゃ好き。Meccha suki.I like you so much.
- 君のこと、好きすぎる。Kimi no koto, suki sugiru.I like you way too much.
- このラーメン、めっちゃ好き。Kono raamen, meccha suki.I love this ramen.
Example conversation
Haruka texts her boyfriend Yuma at night.
- Haruka今日も会えてうれしかった。Kyou mo aete ureshikatta.I was happy to see you today too.
- Yuma俺も。めっちゃ好き。Ore mo. Meccha suki.Me too. I love you so much.
- Haruka私も好きすぎる。Watashi mo suki sugiru.I like you too much as well.
