How to Say ‘I love them’ in Japanese
大好き
daisuki
[dye-ski]
💬 Usage Tip: The thing you love takes が, not を: 犬が大好きです "I love dogs".
Phrase Breakdown
大好き
daisuki
[dye-ski]
love (someone/something) a lot; really like
Means “(I) really love/like (you).” Very common in dating; stronger than 好き but not as heavy/formal as 愛してる. Often used to reassure a partner.
会えなくても大好きだよ。
Even if we can’t meet, I really love you.
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