ママ、愛してる
mama, aishiteru
The English phrase "I love you, mum" is translated into Japanese as ママ、愛してる (mama, aishiteru).
This phrase is an expression of deep affection spoken to one's mother.
Which one should you use?
The form 母さん、大好き can also be used to translate "Mum, I love you."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the informal or plain form of the verb, which is appropriate for speaking to a family member.
How do you pronounce it?
mama, aishiteru
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the verb 愛してる (aishiteru) is extremely heavy and is rarely used even between lovers, let alone for a mother. Most Japanese people express this feeling through actions or by saying 大好き (daisuki), which means 'to like very much'.
- Japanese has a specific word 甘え that describes the desire to be pampered or loved by a mother. It represents a unique psychological bond that doesn't have a single-word equivalent in English.
- The word ママ is a loanword from English. In more traditional settings, a child might use お母さん or 母ちゃん depending on the region and the level of closeness.
Examples in context
- ママ、愛してる。Mama, aishiteru.I love you, mum.
- 大好きだよ。ママ、愛してる。Daisuki da yo. Mama, aishiteru.I like you so much. I love you, mum.
- いつもありがとう。ママ、愛してる。Itsumo arigatou. Mama, aishiteru.Thank you for everything. I love you, mum.
Example conversation
A child is giving a handmade card to their mother.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、これプレゼント！Hai, kore purezento!Here, this is a present!
- 陽太 Yotaわあ、ありがとう！嬉しいわ。Wā, arigatō! Ureshii wa.Wow, thank you! I'm so happy.
- 陽葵 Himariママ、愛してるよ。Mama, aishiteru yo.I love you, mum.
- 陽太 Yota私も愛してるわよ、陽葵。Watashi mo aishiteru wa yo, Himari.I love you too, Himari.
