大好きだよ
daisuki da yowarm, family
To family, Japanese speakers usually say 大好きだよ (daisuki da yo) or show it with thanks like いつもありがとう (itsumo arigatō). Saying 愛してる (aishiteru) to parents is rare. It is also called 愛してるよ (aishiteru yo).
Meaning: expressing love for family (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 大好きだよ | daisuki da yo | warm, family |
| 愛してるよ | aishiteru yo | strong, rare |
| いつもありがとう | itsumo arigatō | warm, family |
Parents and children often skip direct love words. Gratitude, as in お母さん、ありがとう (okāsan, arigatō), is how many families express affection.
Which one should you use?
Families use the words for mother and father, such as お母さん (okāsan) and お父さん (otōsan), together with the phrase to make it warmer.
Did you know?
- In Japan, the Mother's Day custom of giving carnations is common.
Examples in context
- お母さん、大好きだよ。Okāsan, daisuki da yo.Mom, I love you.
- お父さん、いつもありがとう。Otōsan, itsumo arigatō.Dad, thank you for everything.
Example conversation
Hana gives her mother a card on Mother's Day.
- Hanaお母さん、これあげる。Okāsan, kore ageru.Mom, this is for you.
- Motherあら、ありがとう。Ara, arigatō.Oh, thank you.
- Hanaいつもありがとう。大好きだよ。Itsumo arigatō. Daisuki da yo.Thanks for everything. I love you.
