Anime Phrases Course

Lesson 8: Love & Romance

Romantic, affectionate, and shy expressions frequently heard in anime.

#JapaneseRomajiEnglishContextAnime Example
1好きだsuki daI like youDirect confession phrase in romantic scenes.Naruto, My Hero Academia
2大好きdaisukiI really like youStronger affection than plain suki.Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen
3愛してるaishiteruI love youUsed rarely for deep emotional impact.Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
4会いたいaitaiI want to see youCommon in longing and distance scenes.One Piece, Bleach
5そばにいてsoba ni iteStay with meRequest for emotional closeness.Death Note, Code Geass
6手をつないでte o tsunaideHold my handTender request during intimate moments.Spy x Family, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
7守りたいmamoritaiI want to protect youProtective love statement common in drama anime.Haikyu!!, Blue Lock
8恥ずかしいhazukashiiI am embarrassedUsed after teasing, compliments, or confessions.Dragon Ball Z, One Punch Man
9ドキドキするdokidoki suruMy heart is racingClassic romantic tension phrase.Steins;Gate, Re:ZERO
10気になるki ni naruYou are on my mindUsed when someone draws romantic interest.Tokyo Revengers, Black Clover