Resources for further reading:

Pronunciation Help for Dating in Japanese
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record
"I Love You" in Japanese
What do you do when you meet someone and you realize that you are falling in love? Here are some phrases you might want to use:
Though one of the most popular phrases in any language is “I love you,” Japanese rarely express their love in words. In fact, some Japanese have never used the word あいして います (aishite imasu) "I love you" in their life! When they do put their feelings into words, it is generally preferred to use the phrase すき です (suki desu) "I like you."
If you want to confess your love to someone, just say:
Going on a Date
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next:
- How do you describe yourself in Japanese? It's easy with this lesson!
- What about describing other people in Japanese? Check this Japanese lesson out.
- Imagine you’re traveling in Tokyo and you need to ask for directions in Japanese. Learn how in this lesson.
さようなら! (Sayōnara!) "Good bye!"
Sayaka Matsuura: Rocket Japanese