Japanese for Kids
How to Say "I love you" in Japanese
Three powerful words that mean the same thing everywhere — love your family in their own language!
In Japanese (日本語)
愛してる (Aishiteru)
Pronounced: eye-SHEE-teh-roo
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "愛してる (Aishiteru)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Japanese.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Japanese cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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