私を愛して
watashi o aishite
The English phrase "love me" is translated into Japanese as 私を愛して (watashi o aishite).
This phrase is a request or command for someone to feel deep romantic love for the speaker. Because the verb used is very heavy and dramatic, you will most commonly find this phrase in song lyrics, literature or highly intense romantic declarations rather than in casual daily conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the pronoun 私 (me), the object marker を (o) and the te-form of the verb 愛する (to love).
Which one should you use?
The verb 愛して (aishite) is used for deep, serious or romantic love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 私を愛して uses the te-form of the verb to function as a soft command or a direct request.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi o aishite
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese culture, the phrase 月が綺麗ですね (tsuki ga kirei desu ne), meaning 'the moon is beautiful, isn't it', was famously used as a poetic substitute for 'I love you'.
- The character 愛 (ai) is composed of a 'heart' radical in the center, symbolizing that love resides in the core of a person.
- Japanese has several words for 'love' depending on the stage of the relationship, such as 恋 (koi) for passionate longing and 愛 (ai) for a mature, selfless devotion.
Examples in context
- 私を愛してる？Do you love me?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether someone loves you using the form 私を愛して.Tatoeba #152153 by bunbuku, translation #321497 by CK
- なぜ貴方は私を愛しているの？Why do you love me?This sentence is useful for asking why someone loves you using the form 私を愛して.Tatoeba #3357737 by arnab, translation #1343997 by Chrikaru
- ありのままの私を愛してほしいの。I want you to love me for who I am.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to be loved for who you are using the form 私を愛して.Tatoeba #2409473 by tommy_san, translation #2282134 by Hybrid
- 本当に私を愛してください。Please truly love me.
- 好きになってほしいな。I want you to fall in love with me.
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Example conversation
Yota and Himari are having a serious romantic conversation.
- 陽太 Yotaお願いだ、私を愛して。Onegai da, watashi o aishite.I'm begging you, love me.
- 陽葵 Himariもう愛しているわ。Mou aishite iru wa.I already love you.
- 陽太 Yota本当に？信じてもいい？Hontou ni? Shinjite mo ii?Really? Can I believe you?
- 陽葵 Himariええ、心から愛しているわ。Ee, kokoro kara aishite iru wa.Yes, I love you from the bottom of my heart.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
