会いたいな
aitai nacasual
To a friend, say 会いたいな (aitai na), "I would like to see you". The ending な (na) keeps it light and friendly. It is also called 久しぶりに会いたいね (hisashiburi ni aitai ne) and 寂しくなるね (sabishiku naru ne).
Meaning: expressing that you miss someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 会いたいな | aitai na | casual |
| 久しぶりに会いたいね | hisashiburi ni aitai ne | casual |
| 寂しくなるね | sabishiku naru ne | casual |
Between friends it is natural to say 久しぶりに会いたいね (hisashiburi ni aitai ne), "let us meet after a long time". For a friend who is leaving, 寂しくなるね (sabishiku naru ne) means "it will get lonely".
Which one should you use?
Alone, 会いたい (aitai) can sound romantic. Adding な (na) or the context of meeting up keeps the friend meaning clear.
Did you know?
- The verb 会う (au) is for meeting a person, while a different verb 逢う (au) with another character appears in poems and songs with a romantic feeling.
Examples in context
- 最近会えてないね。会いたいな。Saikin aete nai ne. Aitai na.We have not met lately. I miss you.
- 引っ越したら寂しくなるね。Hikkoshitara sabishiku naru ne.It will be lonely when you move.
Example conversation
Emi calls her old school friend Saki who lives in another city.
- Emi久しぶり！元気？Hisashiburi! Genki?Long time! How are you?
- Sakiうん、元気だよ。Un, genki da yo.Yes, I am well.
- Emi会いたいな。今度会おうよ。Aitai na. Kondo aō yo.I miss you. Let us meet soon.
