お母さん、愛してる
okaasan, aishiteru
The phrase "I love you, mother" in Japanese is お母さん、愛してる (okaasan, aishiteru).
This phrase is a direct expression of deep affection spoken to one's mother.
Which one should you use?
While お母さん、愛してる is a direct way to say "I love you, mother," you may also encounter Okāsan, daisuki. to mean "Mom, I love you" in informal settings. Additionally, the phrase daisuki da yo can be used to mean "I really love you."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the casual/plain form of the verb, which is appropriate for a close relationship like that between a child and a mother.
How do you pronounce it?
okaasan, aishiteru
When do people say it?
The word 愛してる is considered very heavy and intense. In Japanese culture, expressing affection to a parent is often done more subtly than by using this specific word.
Did you know?
- In Japan, love is often communicated through 'amae' 甘え, a concept of depending on another person's indulgence and kindness.
- The term お母さん (okāsan) can be used by adults to address their own mothers, but it is also a common way to address a stranger's mother or even a female teacher in certain contexts.
- The word 愛 'ai' was historically reserved for deep, romantic, or spiritual love and was rarely used in daily family life.
Examples in context
- お母さん、愛してる。Okaasan, aishiteru.I love you, mother.
- いつもありがとう。お母さん、愛してる。Itsumo arigatou. Okaasan, aishiteru.Thank you for everything. I love you, mother.
- 心から、お母さん、愛してる。Kokoro kara, okaasan, aishiteru.From the bottom of my heart, I love you, mother.
Example conversation
A son is giving a heartfelt letter to his mother on her birthday.
- 陽太 Yota誕生日おめでとう。お母さん、愛してる。Tanjoubi omedetou. Okaasan, aishiteru.Happy birthday. I love you, mother.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、陽太。すごく嬉しいわ。Arigatou, Youta. Sugoku ureshii wa.Thank you, Youta. It makes me so happy.
- 陽太 Yotaこれからもずっと元気でいてね。Kore kara mo zutto genki de ite ne.Please stay healthy forever.
- 陽葵 Himariええ、ありがとう。愛してるわよ。Ee, arigatou. Aishiteru wa yo.Yes, thank you. I love you too.
