Though one of the most popular phrases in any language is “I love you,” Japanese rarely express their love in words. When they do put their feelings into words, it is generally preferred to use the phrase “suki desu,” or "I like you" instead.
Listen to the native speakers on the audio, and practice saying the Japanese phrases aloud. Whether you want to make some friendly Japanese conversation, or go out on a date, these might come in handy!
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing I love you in Japanese
If you want to confess your love to someone, just say...
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Other ways to say I love you in Japanese
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Asking someone out
You can ask someone out for a date by saying one of the following phrases…
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