I noticed that there is a lot of confusion about theJapanese word meaning“daisuki" (I love it).amar"Or just"as“? In this in-depth blog post, I'll tell you everything you need to know aboutjapanese meaning,english translations, youto useof word "daisuki“. Let's start with a quick answer towhat“daisuki”half.
The Japanese word "daisuki" (大好き) means "love" or "I like it very much". When said to a person, it usually expresses romantic feelings towards them and has the same meaning as "I love you" in English. However, when used to talk about something, it is also translated as “I really like…” or “I really like…”.
Now that we have the quick answer, let's take a detailed look at what "daisuki"(really like)halfyhow to use in japanese. You will findmany example sentencesit's himexplanation and translationof related phrases like “daisuki desu“, “Daisuke da yo", you"daisuki ichiban” and we will also cover the difference between “suki contra daisuki"eu"aishiteru vs daisuki“.
The True Meaning of "Daisuki" in Japanese
when you look updaisuki”(大好き) in a dictionary you will see thattranslate to englishas "adorable“, “very nice", o"likes a lot”(source). However, yourtrue meaning in japaneseaddresses translations”love something or someone"o"like something or someone a lot“.
- lovely, very good, I like it a lot
- love something or someone
- like something or someone a lot
If you break the word down, you can see that “daisuki” (amado) consiste no kanji dai (dai) what it means "grande“, “grande", o"great", and the word like (Suki) o que significa "as“. So you might literally think it means "big as"o"cool how“while in more natural English”daisuki"Translates as"amar"o"likes a lot“.
Daisuke.
really like.
I love you.Kare ga daisuki.
I love
I love it.Sushi ga daisuki desu.
i love sushi
i love sushiAnime daisuki dayo.
I love Anime.
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I will cover more the different onesformaland morerandom variationsof "daisuki” below, but in general, adding “embedded”(es) makes the phrase soundmore polite and more formal. Adding "y"(da) o"let's go”(だよ), on the other hand, makes the phrase sound more informal and much more emphatic.
Also, if you want to learnHow do you say "I like anime" in Japanese?check out the other article I just posted the other day instead. It includes many useful phrases and examples that you can use to talk about anime with your Japanese friends.
How to Use "Daisuki" in Japanese - Common Phrases
You can use the Japanese word “daisuki" (I love thattalk about someone or something you love. The word itself already means "I love you (romantically)"o"I love” but can also directly indicate the person or thing by saying “...ga daisuki(Eu amo 〇〇) which translates as “I love (person/thing)”.
Daisuke.
really like.
I love you!
I love it!Itachi-san ga daisuki desu.
I love Itachi.
I love Itachi (polite)Sakkaa ga daisuki.
I love football.
I love football.
and beautiful toogout particle commum ga(ga), especially inspoken japanese. Therefore, the following sentences are also correct and have thesame meaningbut it may sound a littlebut casual(and more natural).
Itachi-san daisuki desu.
I love Itachi.
I love Itachi (polite)Sakka Daisuki.
I love football.
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“Daisuki” (大好き) can also be used before a noun to say things like “my favorite…"o"he...i love him so much“. you just have toanádelo(na) após daisuki e use “daisuki na…” (My favorite 〇〇).
Daisuki na bando.
my favourite band.
My favourite band.Daisuki na ramenya-san.
My favorite ramen shop.
The ramen shop I love so much.Daisuki na iro wa aoi desu.
My favorite color is blue.
My favorite color is blue.
Daisuki Desu – “Te amo” ou “Te amo…” (formal)
“daisuki desu(I love you) has thesame meaninglike “Daisuki” (I love you) and it means “I love you"o"I love it)", but it soundsmore formal and more polite. When talking to a co-worker or someone you don't know very well about things you like or are passionate about, you shouldadd the word“embedded"(es).
Daisuke Desu.
I love it.
I love you.
I love it.Nihon ga daisuki desu.
I love Japan.
I love Japan.
Daisuki Da – “I love you!” or “I love…!” (empathic)
“daisuki da(I love you) is moreemphatic and more casualWay to say "I love you!"o"I love it)!" in Japanese. Adding da (だ) is like adding aexclamation markuntil the end of your sentence. It's okay to use it when talking about something you love withfriends or family.
daisuki da.
amo.
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I love cake.
I love cake!
Daisuki Da Yo – “I love you!” or “I love…!!!” (very casual)
“Daisuke da yo"(I love you) is themore casual and informal wayto say "I love you"o"I love it)" in Japanese. Although it can be used to confess your love, it isless romantic than“Aishiteru(I love you) and it soundsless educatedwhat "daisuki desu(Loves me). It's like adding a bunch of exclamation points.
Daisuki da yo.
I love you.
I love you!!!
I love it!!!Kono uta daisuki da yo.
I love this song
I love this song!!!
I have a whole article on themeaning of “dayo” in english and how to use it in japanese. So check it out if you want to know more about this very useful and common casual expression!
Ichiban Daisuki – “I love more”, “All-time favorite…”
“daisuki ichiban” (which I like best) means “favorite“, “I love more", o"Favorite of all time“. It is used to talk about someone's favorite person or things. You can say "…ga ichiban daisuki desu” (○○ is my favorite) which means “What I like most"o"Ichiban daisuki na…” (most favorite〇〇) to say “My favorite …“.
Nihon ichiban daisuki desu.
What I love most is Japan.
What I love most is Japan.Ichiban daisuki na manga wa kore.
This is my favorite manga.
This is my favorite manga.Bara wa ichiban daisuki na hana.
Roses are my favorite flower.
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Suki Suki Daisuki - "Me gustas, me gustas, te amo"
The title of the song "Suki Suki Daisuki” (I love him, I love him, I love him) translates as “I like you, I like you, I love you" in English. It is a popular song by Jun Togawa released in 1985 on the album of the same name "Suki Suki Daisuki".
suki suki daisuki
love love love
I like you, I like you, I love you
Daisuki vs Aishiteru – What's the difference?
“Daisuki” (I love it) and “Aishiteru"(I love you) both mean"I love youbut the difference is thataishiteruIt's just used to say "I love you" for youcoupleon along term relationshipwhiledaisukican be used forconfess your lovesomeone ortalk about something you are passionate aboutt.
Daisuki
really like.
I love you (confess your love to a new partner)Aishiteru
amar.
I love you (permanent relationship)
If you want to know more aboutwhat does "aishiteru" mean in japanese and why japanese people rarely say it, please have a look at my other blog post.
Daisuki vs Suki - What's the Difference?
Suki(Like) means "I like"ydaisuki(I love) means "amo"o"I really like“. The difference is that "daisuki” is the strongest word andconveys deeper feelings for someoneomore passion for something. However, sometimesSuki" is used asfirst love confessionand means "I love you“.
Daisuki
really like
I love you
I really likeSuki
as
I like
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You can also check out my other blog post “5 Ways to Say "I Like You" in Japanese (Suki vs Daisuki)” to understand the difference between these two words.
Examples of using Daisuki in a sentence
| ¡ Kimi ga daisuki! I love you (used for women) | I love you. I love you. |
| Anata ga daisuki! I love you (used for men) | I like. I love you. |
| Minna daisuki da yo! I want you all! (casual) | I want you all. I want you all. |
| Kono kyoku daisuki I love this song. | I love this song. I love this day. |
| ¡ Daisuke desu! I love it! | I love it! I love you! |
| Watashi mo (anata no ko ga daisuki desu) I love you too | I love you too). I love you too) |
| Anime e manga ga daisuki i love anime and manga | I love anime and manga. I love anime and manga. |
| Nihon Daisuki! I love Japan! | I love Japan! I love Japan! |
| Nihon ryori ga daisuki I love Japanese food | I love Japanese food. He loves Japanese food. |
| Nihon no bunka ga daisuki da i love japanese culture | I love Japanese culture. I love Japanese culture. |
| Nihongo no benkyou ga daisuki desu I love to study japanese | I love studying Japanese. I love studying Japanese. |
| Utau no ga daisuki da yo! I love singing! | I love singing I love singing. |
| Ichigo ga daisuki i love strawberries | I love strawberries. I love strawberries. |
| Anata to iru no ga daisuki desu I love being with you | I love being with you I love being with you. |
| Biiru daisuki da yo! I love beer! | I love beer. I love beer. |
FAQs
Does daisuki mean I love you? ›
If you're in a committed relationship, you can bump it up a notch to 大好きだよ (daisuki da yo), which is “I really like/love you.” The word daisuki in Japanese combines the kanji for “big” (大) and “like” 好き (like) to mean you have strong affection or interest in something.
What is daisuki in English? ›大好き (daisuki): I like you very much/to like a lot. 愛してる (aishiteru): I love you.
What is an example of daisuki? ›The phrase daisuki da or daisuki is not limited to romantic interests or people and can be used to express your passion for things such as food, objects, animals, activities, sports, etc. For instance, you could say, "Ryokō daisuki 旅行大好き," meaning "I really like traveling" or "I love traveling."
How do you respond to daisuki? ›If you read some of the other threads here, you'll see that the common Japanese reply is "arigatou". ;-) -_- I know what thank you in japanese is.
What is the strongest way to say I love you? ›- I am here for you… always.
- I'm yours.
- I'm the luckiest person in the world.
- We are meant to be.
- I'd do anything to make you smile.
- You are my soulmate.
- My heart calls out for you.
- I like the way you make me feel, even when you are not around.
Koibito (恋人 / こいびと) is the Japanese word for 'sweetheart' or 'lover'. It consists of the characters for love (恋) and person (人). It can be used for a girlfriend or boyfriend, or even husband or wife.
What does Ara Ara mean? ›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”.
How do you say love in Japanese? ›The Japanese sometimes use the English word "love" as well, though it is pronounced as "rabu （ラブ）" (since there is no "L" or "V" sound in Japanese). "A love letter" is usually called "rabu retaa （ラブレター）." "Rabu shiin （ラブシーン）" is "a love scene".
What Japanese call their love? ›Koibito. Koibito (恋人 / こいびと) is the Japanese word for 'sweetheart' or 'lover'. It consists of the characters for love (恋) and person (人). It can be used for a girlfriend or boyfriend, or even husband or wife.
How do Japanese express love? ›It's customary for Japanese women to profess their love through honmei choco, ornate handmade chocolates or expensive boxes of sweets. Women will also, sometimes begrudgingly, gift male coworkers with mini boxes of giri choco, or obligatory chocolates.
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.