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How to say “do you love me” in Japanese

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do you love me

Japanese · 日本語

casual

Translation

私のこと愛してる?

Romanization

Watashi no koto aishiteru?

Pronunciation

wah-tah-shee no koh-toh eye-shee-teh-roo

When to use it

Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

私のこと愛してる? — a direct line you might say privately to a partner for "do you love me".

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How do you say "do you love me" in Japanese?+

You say "私のこと愛してる?" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Watashi no koto aishiteru?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "wah-tah-shee no koh-toh eye-shee-teh-roo".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "wah-tah-shee no koh-toh eye-shee-teh-roo" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Watashi no koto aishiteru?".

When should I use it?+

Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.