愛を込めて
ai o komete
In Japanese, "much love" is expressed as 愛を込めて (ai o komete).
愛を込めて is used as a warm closing sentiment at the end of letters, cards or long-form messages. It is not typically used as a casual sign-off in daily text messaging.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ai (love), the particle o (an object marker) and komete (the te-form of the verb komeru, meaning to put into or to imbue). Literally, it means "with love" or "putting love into (it)".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 愛を込めて has a literary or poetic feel and is more common in written correspondence than in casual spoken Japanese. For direct expressions of love, you might use Daisuki desu (大好きです) or Ai shiteimasu (愛しています) in formal settings, while Daisuki da (大好きだ) or the more intimate, passionate Aishiteru (愛してる) are used informally.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Kansai dialect, you can say Meccha daisuki ya (めっちゃ大好きや) to mean "I love you so much".
How do you pronounce it?
ai o komete
Did you know?
- While 愛を込めて is common in letters, Japanese writers often replace direct expressions of 'love' with detailed descriptions of the current season to signal affection.
- The word ai is so profound that using it with a stranger could be perceived as an overwhelming or even frighteningly deep declaration.
- The verb komeru in this phrase treats love like a physical liquid or essence being poured into the paper or screen.
Examples in context
- 山田さん、大好きだよI love you, Mr./Ms. Yamada.
- 愛を込めて、君へ。Ai o komete, kimi e.With much love, to you.
Example conversation
Ren is sending a digital message to Misaki.
- 蓮 Ren美咲へ、誕生日おめでとう！愛を込めて。Misaki e, tanjoubi omedetou! Ai o komete.To Misaki, happy birthday! Much love.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、蓮！すごく嬉しいよ。Arigatou, Ren! Sugoku ureshii yo.Thank you, Ren! I'm so happy.
- 蓮 Renいい一日を過ごしてね。Ii ichinichi o sugoshite ne.Have a great day.
- 美咲 Misakiあなたもね！また後でね。Anata mo ne! Mata ato de ne.You too! See you later.
