泣いちゃう
The English phrase "i will cry" is translated into Japanese as 泣いちゃう.
Depending on the form used, it can range from a cute or emotive expression to a determined or defiant one.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
泣いちゃう is an informal form that often carries a cute, emotive or slightly childish nuance compared to the standard 泣いてしまう. 泣くよ and 泣くぞ are also informal, while 泣きます is formal.
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture and anime, the phrase 泣いちゃう is often paired with the 'pouty face' gesture, where the speaker pushes out their lower lip to appear cute while upset.
- The phrase 泣いちゃう is frequently used by adults in a style called ぶりっ子 'burikko', which involves acting intentionally cute or childlike to get their way.
- In Japanese pop culture, such as in anime or manga, a character saying 泣いちゃう is often a trope used to signal 'moe', a specific type of cuteness that triggers an affectionate response in the audience.
Examples in context
- お別れの日には、私は泣きます。On the day of farewell, I will cry.
- 映画が悲しくて、私は泣くよ。The movie is so sad, I will cry.
- その話を聞いたら、絶対に私は泣くぞ。If I hear that story, I will definitely cry.
- そんなこと言われたら、泣いちゃう。Sonna koto iwaretara, naichau.If you say that to me, I will cry.
- 感動して、泣いちゃうよ。Kandou shite, naichau yo.I'm so moved, I'll cry.
- 寂しくなって、泣いちゃうかもしれない。Sabishiku natte, naichau kamoshirenai.I might get lonely and cry.
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are watching a sad movie at home.
- 陽太 Yotaこの映画、すごく悲しいね。Kono eiga, sugoku kanashii ne.This movie is really sad, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、私、泣いちゃう。Un, watashi, naichau.Yeah, I will cry.
- 陽太 Yota大丈夫？ハンカチ使う？Daijoubu? Hankachi tsukau?Are you okay? Do you want a handkerchief?
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、陽太くん。Arigatou, Yota-kun.Thank you, Yota.
