あなたのことを思っています
anata no koto o omotteimasu
The English phrase "I think of you" is expressed in Japanese as あなたのことを思っています (anata no koto o omotteimasu).
This phrase is used to convey deep emotional care or longing. It is typically used in a romantic or very close sentimental context to tell someone that they are in your thoughts and that you care about them.
Which one should you use?
While the forms in this pack all express thinking of someone, be careful not to use あなたのことを考えています. Using the verb for "to consider" or "to reason" would sound like you are analyzing the person or solving a problem related to them, rather than expressing affection.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
あなたのことを思っています is a polite and respectful way to express affection or care due to its ~masu ending. For a formal expression, you can also use Anata o omoimasu. If you are in an informal context, you may use Anata no koto o omotte iru.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb in あなたのことを思っています is in the ~te iru form, which indicates a continuous state of thinking about the person rather than a single momentary thought.
How do you pronounce it?
anata no koto o omotteimasu
Did you know?
- In many Japanese songs and poetry, the phrase is often expressed by saying 'the moon is beautiful' rather than 'I love you' or 'I think of you'. This high-context way of communicating feelings is a famous cultural trope.
- Japanese has a concept called omoiyari, derived from the same root as 思っています. It describes the unique cultural virtue of anticipating others' needs and feelings before they are even expressed.
- While 思っています expresses care, the word 想う is often used in songwriting and poetry instead of the standard 思う. Although they are both pronounced 'omou', the former specifically denotes emotional longing and affection.
Examples in context
- 田中さんのことを思っているよ。I think of you, Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
- いつもあなたのことを思っています。Itsumo anata no koto o omotte imasu.I am always thinking of you.
- 遠くにいても、あなたのことを思っています。Tooku ni ite mo, anata no koto o omotte imasu.Even though we are far apart, I think of you.
- 心からあなたのことを思っています。Kokoro kara anata no koto o omotte imasu.I think of you from the bottom of my heart.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are talking on the phone before a long trip.
- 美咲 Misaki体に気をつけてね。あなたのことを思っています。Karada ni ki o tsukete ne. Anata no koto o omotte imasu.Take care of yourself. I'll be thinking of you.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう。美咲のこと、僕も思っているよ。Arigatou. Misaki no koto, boku mo omotte iru yo.Thank you. I'll be thinking of you too, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misakiまたすぐに連絡するね。Mata sugu ni renraku suru ne.I'll contact you again soon.
- 陽太 Yotaうん、待っているよ。Un, matte iru yo.Yeah, I'll be waiting.
