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How to say “i have a crush on you” in Japanese

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i have a crush on you

Japanese · 日本語

casual

Translation

君に片思いしてる

Romanization

Kimi ni kataomoi shiteru

Pronunciation

kee-mee nee kah-tah-oh-moy shee-teh-roo

When to use it

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

君に片思いしてる — a short line for a message or face-to-face moment for "i have a crush on you".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "i have a crush on you" in Japanese?+

You say "君に片思いしてる" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Kimi ni kataomoi shiteru", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kee-mee nee kah-tah-oh-moy 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 "kee-mee nee kah-tah-oh-moy shee-teh-roo" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Kimi ni kataomoi shiteru".

When should I use it?+

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.