How to Say "I Love You" in Japanese: Phrases by Intimacy Level

Japanese offers several expressions for love, each with different nuance:

PhraseRomajiNuance
愛してるAishiteruDeep, serious love; strongest form. Rarely said casually.
好きですSuki desuPolite "I like/love you." Safe for most relationships.
大好きですDaisuki desu"I really like/love you." Stronger than suki.
恋してるKoi shiteru"I'm in love (with you)." Romantic, often younger couples.
愛していますAishiteimasuFormal/polite version of aishiteru.

Recommendation: Suki desu is versatile and socially safe. Match phrase to relationship depth and context.

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