自分を愛して
jibun o aishite
The English phrase "love yourself" is translated into Japanese as 自分を愛して (jibun o aishite).
自分を愛して is an expression used to encourage someone to accept and care for themselves. It is often used in poetic or emotional contexts, such as in song lyrics or self-help advice.
What does it mean word for word?
自分 (jibun) means "oneself" or "myself/yourself" depending on the context, and 愛して (aishite) is the form of the verb meaning to love.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
自分を愛して is a casual suggestion or command.
How do you pronounce it?
jibun o aishite
Did you know?
- The word 自分 (jibun) originally referred to one's 'duty' or 'position' in a social hierarchy before it became the general word for 'self'.
- Japanese has several words for 'love', but 愛 (ai) is the most selfless and universal form, whereas 恋 (koi) is used for romantic, longing love.
- While 'love yourself' is a common psychological mantra in English, a Japanese person might more naturally use the phrase 自分を大切にする (jibun o taisetsu ni suru), which means 'to treat oneself with importance'.
Examples in context
- 毎日、自分を愛することを忘れずにいてください。Please remember to love yourself every day.
- 自分を大切にしないと、他の人にも影響を与えます。If you don't cherish yourself, it can also affect others.
- もっと自分を愛して。Motto jibun o aishite.Love yourself more.
- まずは自分を愛してあげて。Mazu wa jibun o aishite agete.First, please love yourself.
- ありのままの自分を愛して。Ari no mama no jibun o aishite.Love yourself just as you are.
Example conversation
Yuta is comforting Yui, who is feeling down about her mistakes.
- 陽太 Yotaあまり自分を責めないで。Amari jibun o semenaide.Don't blame yourself too much.
- 結衣 Yuiでも、失敗ばかりしてしまうの。Demo, shippai bakari shite shimau no.But, I just keep making mistakes.
- 陽太 Yotaダメなところも含めて、自分を愛して。Damena tokoro mo fukumete, jibun o aishite.Love yourself, including your flaws.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、陽太くん。Arigatou, Yuta-kun.Thank you, Yuta.
