愛してるよ、ありがとう
aishiteru yo, arigatou
愛してるよ、ありがとう (aishiteru yo, arigatou) is the Japanese way to say thank you love.
This phrase is an expression of gratitude directed toward a romantic partner or someone the speaker deeply loves.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrasing 愛してるよ、ありがとう is informal and intimate, making it suitable only for close romantic partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the concept of 'love' is expressed as a verb (I love you) rather than a noun used as a term of endearment like 'love' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
aishiteru yo, arigatou
Did you know?
- Unlike English, Japanese has no direct equivalent for nouns used as terms of endearment such as 'honey' or 'sweetheart'. Partners typically use names or nicknames rather than a generic word for 'love'.
- While 愛してる is the literal translation of 'I love you', many Japanese couples prefer the more understated 好きだ which translates to 'I like you'. Using 愛してる can sometimes feel overwhelmingly intense or cinematic to native speakers.
- The word 愛 meaning 'love' was historically rarely used in spoken Japanese, as it was considered too heavy. Most traditional expressions of affection were implied through context or shared silence.
Examples in context
- ずっと一緒に。愛してるよ、ありがとう。Zutto issho ni. Aishiteru yo, arigatou.Together forever. I love you, thank you.
- 最高のパートナーだ。愛してるよ、ありがとう。Saikou no paatonaa da. Aishiteru yo, arigatou.You are the best partner. I love you, thank you.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are relaxing at home after dinner.
- 結衣 Yui健太、お皿洗いしてくれたの？Kenta, osara-arai shite kureta no?Kenta, did you do the dishes?
- 健太 Kentaうん、全部終わらせたよ。Un, zenbu owaraseta yo.Yeah, I finished them all.
- 結衣 Yui本当に助かるわ。愛してるよ、ありがとう。Hontou ni tasukaru wa. Aishiteru yo, arigatou.That really helps. I love you, thank you.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、どういたしまして。Iie, douitashimashite.No problem, you're welcome.
