愛してる
aishiterukanji, strong
In kanji, "I love you" is 愛してる (aishiteru), with the character 愛 (ai) meaning "love". The more everyday 好きです (suki desu) uses the character 好 (suki). It is also called 愛しています (aishite imasu).
Meaning: expressing love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 愛してる | aishiteru | kanji, strong |
| 愛しています | aishite imasu | kanji, formal |
| 好きです | suki desu | kanji, romantic |
The full formal version is 愛しています (aishite imasu). The kanji 愛 (ai) is also used in names, such as 愛 (Ai).
Which one should you use?
The character 好 (suki) combines the parts for "woman" and "child" and is read in the sense of "fond of".
Did you know?
- The kanji 愛 (ai) is one of the characters often chosen for calligraphy and tattoos.
Examples in context
- 愛してる。Aishiteru.I love you.
- あなたが好きです。Anata ga suki desu.I like you.
Example conversation
Calligraphy teacher Ms. Fuji shows a Student how to write love.
- Ms. Fujiこれは「愛」です。Kore wa "ai" desu.This is "ai".
- Student「愛してる」の「愛」ですね。"Aishiteru" no "ai" desu ne.The "ai" of aishiteru.
- Ms. Fujiはい、そうです。Hai, sō desu.Yes, that is right.
