信じてる
shinjiteru
The English phrase "I trust you" is expressed in Japanese as 信じてる (shinjiteru).
Which one should you use?
While 信じてる is the standard form, other variations exist depending on the tone: 信頼しています is a formal expression for "I trust you", あなたを信じています is a polite way to say "I believe in you" and 頼りにしているよ is an informal way to express that you "rely on you" or "count on you".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle よ (yo) to the end of the phrase 信じてるよ adds an emphasis of reassurance, often used when telling someone "I do trust you" or "I believe in you".
How do you pronounce it?
shinjiteru
Did you know?
- While 信じてる sounds like a statement of fact, in romantic contexts it is often used as a soft request for the other person not to betray the speaker.
- If you use the word 'anata' (you) too frequently in the phrase あなたを信じてる, it can actually sound distancing or even confrontational rather than warm.
- In high-context Japanese culture, saying 'I trust you' directly can sometimes feel too heavy or intense compared to the subtle way trust is often demonstrated through actions.
Examples in context
- 上司（じょうし）: 田中さん、このプロジェクトをお任せします。信頼していますよ。Boss: Tanaka-san, I'll leave this project in your hands. I trust you.
- 友達（ともだち）: 大丈夫（だいじょうぶ）だよ、私（わたし）が信じてるから。Friend: It's alright, I trust you.
- 君のことを信じてるよ。Kimi no koto o shinjiteru yo.I trust you.
- あなたの言葉を信じてる。Anata no kotoba o shinjiteru.I trust your words.
- ずっと信じてるから大丈夫。Zutto shinjiteru kara daijoubu.It's okay because I'm always trusting you.
Example conversation
A couple is talking about a difficult decision.
- 結衣 Yui本当に大丈夫かな？Hontou ni daijoubu kana?Is it really going to be okay?
- 大翔 Hiroto大丈夫。君のことを信じてるよ。Daijoubu. Kimi no koto o shinjiteru yo.It's okay. I trust you.
- 結衣 Yui大翔なら、そう言ってくれると思ってた。Hiroto nara, sou itte kureru to omotteta.I thought you would say that, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoああ、君を信じてる。Aa, kimi o shinjiteru.Yeah, I trust you.
