Can you say Suki to a friend?

First of all, suki (好き). The latter can be used more lightly than the other three. It expresses affection rather than literal love and is usually translated into “like” in English. For this reason, it can be used between friends as well as between partners.
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What does it mean when someone says Suki?

The common Japanese word suki, pronounced "suh-kee", means a liking of, or fondness for; it means you love something or have a taste for that thing.
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Can you say daisuki to a friend?

Daisuki is a way of saying "i like you" or "i love you" but like you would say to your friends.
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Does Suki desu mean I love you?

However, the Japanese don't say, "I love you," as often as people in the West do, mainly because of cultural differences. Instead, love is expressed by manners or gestures. When the Japanese do put their feelings into words, they're more likely to use the phrase "suki desu" (好きです), which literally means "to like."
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How do you say I love you to a friend in Japanese?

Anytime you want to say I love you to someone, or tell a friend about your love life, you want to use好き(suki) and/or 大好き (dai suki). You'll pretty much never need to use 恋 (koi). Just keep in mind that they use it in movies, TV shows, love stories, and song titles.
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Can Suki be used Platonically?

Because of the romantic connotations of saying, "Suki da," to someone, you shouldn't say this to a purely platonic friend or acquaintance, as it could imply you'd like to take your relationship to the next level.
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Does Suki mean love?

First of all, suki (好き). The latter can be used more lightly than the other three. It expresses affection rather than literal love and is usually translated into “like” in English. For this reason, it can be used between friends as well as between partners.
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Is Suki platonic or romantic?

好 す き – suki – to like (or love)

It can be used in romantic situations but also when you like a specific flavor of ice cream. This word might be closer to the way that “love” is used in English. Keep in mind, that you still wouldn't say this in non-romantic relationships.
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How do you respond to Suki da?

"anata mo daisuki desu" means "I love you too (as well as I love another person)". If you mean "I love you too (as well as you love me)", say "watashi mo (anata ga) daisuki desu".
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How do you use Suki in a sentence?

When suki is used in a complete sentence, the thing that is liked is the subject of the adjective, so it is marked by ga. The person doing the liking, then, can only be the topic of the sentence, so it gets wa. わたしは いちごが すきです。 Watashi wa ichigo ga suki desu.
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What is the difference between Suki and daisuki?

"Suki" expresses emotion/affection at a more base level and is often used in a spontaneous situation. "Daisuki" will usually be used as a reaction to something you've done for the other person.
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Is daisuki platonic?

Daisuki can be used in both platonic and romantic relationships, as it conveys the feeling of romance (when taken in context) yet it can also convey feelings of great liking.
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What is the meaning of Ara Ara?

Ara ara (あら あら) is a Japanese expression that is mainly used by older females and means “My my”, “Oh dear”, or “Oh me, oh my”.
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Is Suki an old English name?

The name Suki is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Beloved.
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What can I say instead of I Love You?

Ways to say I love you:
  • I'm crazy about you.
  • I'm in love with you.
  • I've got feelings for you.
  • I care about you.
  • I've fallen for you.
  • I adore you.
  • You turn me on.
  • I'm head over heels for you.
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What is Suki daisuki?

Suki Suki Daisuki (好き好き大好き, “I Like You, I Like You, I Love You”)
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What does Daisuke mean?

The name Daisuke is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Large, Great.
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What are the 3 ways to say I love you in Japanese?

There's no simple way to say “I love you” in any one language.
  • 好きだよ (suki da yo) ・ 大好きだよ (daisuki da yo)
  • 愛してるよ (ai shiteru yo)
  • 愛してます(ai shitemasu)
  • [Saying Nothing]
  • 恋してるよ (koi shiteru yo) ・ 恋に落ちた (koi ni ochita)
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What does daisuki da yo?

1. "Daisuki da yo. (大好きだよ。; I love you.)"
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How do you respond to Oyasumi?

When your friend says “oyasumi” to you, you should also reply to your friend with “oyasumi“.
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What does skida mean in anime?

skida/daisuke- i like/love. senpai-used for people who in a higher class.
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What is Gomen in Japanese?

In English, you either say "sorry" or "apologies". In Japanese, there are at least 20 different ways. One of the most casual and most frequently used words is "gomen" ごめん. You can make it more formal by saying "gomen-nasai" ごめんなさい or more friendly with "gomen-ne" ごめんね.
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What is the meaning of ONII Chan?

oniichan: meaning "older brother" more closer. oniisama: meaning "older brother" more formal. oneesan: meaning "older sister" oneechan: meaning "older sister" more closer. oneesama: meaning "older sister" more respect.
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What does Ara Ara Gomen?

What does arara gomen mean in japanese. arara gomen means Oh dear I am sorry. Gomen nasai (ごめんなさい, “I am sorry”) is an informal Japanese-language apology, less polite than the standard “sumimasen”. It can also be shortened to gomen ne (ごめんね) or gomen (ごめん). When used towards younger men, it is usually suggestive.
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What is the difference between Suki and aishiteru?

so for 1) if you're VERY serious about the love you feel for someone then use aishiteru but other than that, then daisuki is fine to use, or even suki (if you're in earlier stages of dating).
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