Do Japanese say love?

This is a very common question. The Japanese certainly have ways to say "I love you", namely "Aishite iru" and the more common "Daisuki". Having said that, though, I would agree that married couples in particular are far less likely to say this to each other than perhaps people in the west.
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Why do Japanese people not say love?

Linguistic differences aside, there is a larger cultural difference that causes a mistranslation to occur. Japanese people simply do not regularly say “I love you.” Someone might say “Aishiteru” in a sappy romantic movie, but overall the lingering impression after one professes their love in Japanese is a profound ...
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Do Japanese people use the word love?

The direct equivalent of "love" is 愛 (ai) in Japanese, and this is a very big word — perhaps even bigger than English "love". English people often say "I love pizza", "I love New York" and so on, but Japanese people very rarely use 愛 with inanimate things.
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Does Suki mean like or 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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What do Japanese call lovers?

Cute Japanese Nicknames
  • 旦那 (danna) – “Hubby”
  • 旦那さん (dannasan) – “Hubby”, but the -san, in this case, adds cuteness.
  • 嫁 (yome) – “wifey” or “bride”
  • 夫 (otto) – “Husband”
  • 妻 or 奥さん (tsuma or okusan) – “Wife”
  • ダーリン (darin) – “darling”
  • ハニー (hanii) – “honey”
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Why do Japanese men say "I love you" easily ? But NEVER in Japanese !?



What is the meaning of kanojo?

It's the same in Japanese. If you're already talking about a woman, it's likely that 'kanojo' means 'she'. If, however, 'kanojo' comes out of nowhere, it probably means 'girlfriend'. This is maybe better explained with a few examples of how context can be established.
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Can you call your girlfriend Chan?

People sometimes use "darling" or "honey" when they refer to their friend's boy/girlfriend. For example, "DARRIN Genki? (How is your boyfriend?)" in a teasing way. We say "chan" after each other names. We also call each other loving words like angel and sweetheart,etc.It just depends on what you like.
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What means Yuki?

Depending on the characters used, Yuki can mean “snow,” “happiness,” or “snow flower.” Yuki is a beautiful name to give baby born in winter, or as a reminder of the happiness they have brought to your life.
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What is Yuki in Japanese?

Gender: Neutral. Origin: Japanese. Meaning: Snow Or Lucky.
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What is Suki da?

As a result, it's possible for a phrase as simple as suki da to mean "I love you" or something closer to the English expression (though not as deep as ai shiteru). Generally speaking, suki da (or the more formal variation suki desu 好きです) is used to confess to somebody that you like them (and want to date them).
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How is love expressed in Japan?

In Japanese, “love” is “ai” [愛], from which the word “aijou” [愛情], which means “affection,” comes from. Another word for “love” is “koi” [恋], which is more about romantic or passionate love.
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How do Japanese guys flirt?

Japanese are known to be shy, so once they become a couple, they flirt discreetly when in public. For example, you can see many couples walking hand-in-hand but not kissing much. Most Japanese feel embarrassed even just exchanging a small kiss on the cheek in public.
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Does Suki mean anything?

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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Is it rude to hug in Japan?

Best not greet a Japanese person by kissing or hugging them (unless you know them extremely well). While Westerners often kiss on the cheek by way of greeting, the Japanese are far more comfortable bowing or shaking hands. In addition, public displays of affection are not good manners.
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Do couples hold hands in Japan?

Most Japanese people do not show affection such as holding hands and hugging in public. It is not good manner. Inside Japan it is still very rare to see couples holding hand in public except in dating spots, where it has become common.
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Do Japanese people Say I love You to friends?

This is a very common question. The Japanese certainly have ways to say "I love you", namely "Aishite iru" and the more common "Daisuki". Having said that, though, I would agree that married couples in particular are far less likely to say this to each other than perhaps people in the west.
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What does Miyuki mean?

The name Miyuki is girl's name meaning "beautiful snow / beautiful happiness". The meaning of this sweet Japanese name varies depending on the combination of kanji used, but the first element mi means “beautiful”.
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What does Hiro mean in Japanese?

Hiro is a Japanese given name with multiple meanings, dependent on the characters used. 裕 means "abundant". 寛 means "generous, tolerant" and 浩 means "prosperous." Notable people with the name include: Hiro.
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What does Sakura mean in Japan?

The cherry trees are starting to bloom again around the National Mall and Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. In Japan, cherry blossoms are called sakura, a special flower for the people and the country. Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life.
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Does senpai mean crush?

Senpai is often used in the English in the expression “notice me senpai” and its variants. Originally this was used in the context of a person hoping a crush or someone they admire will pay attention to them, but it has more broadly been used online in reference to famous people acknowledging a fan's existence.
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Is San FOR GIRL?

In Japanese, "~ san (~さん)" is a title of respect added to a name. It can be used with both male and female names, and with either surnames or given names. It can also be attached to the name of occupations and titles.
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What is the opposite of senpai?

In Japan, senpai (先輩, "senior") and kōhai (後輩, "junior") represent an informal hierarchical interpersonal relationship found in organizations, associations, clubs, businesses, and schools.
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What is the meaning of Boku no?

Boku means “me” or “I.” No is a particle indicating possession or relative connection. Therefore, boku-no simply means “my.”
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What is Watashi no?

WATASHI NO means "my" where the word WATASHI is made possessive with the possession particle NO. Then the KANOJO NO part means "girlfriend's" because the particle NO makes KANOJO (girlfiend) possessive. Then the rest is easy. It means "My girlfriend's name".
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