How to say “I love you” in Japanese
The most common way to say “i love you” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
愛しています
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Japanese
こんにちは, 愛しています
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Japanese?
"I love you" in Japanese is "愛しています". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "愛しています" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "愛しています" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "愛しています" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "愛しています" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "愛しています" mean in English?
"愛しています" is the Japanese way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Japanese?
Many languages — including Japanese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "愛しています" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Japanese spoken?
Japanese is spoken by an estimated 128 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Japanese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Japanese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "愛しています" or any other Japanese text.