How to Say ‘Always’ in Japanese
ずっと
zutto
[zoot-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: Means “for a long time/always.” Examples: [ずっと前] (“long ago”), [ずっと一緒] (“together forever”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: In love talk, [ずっと] can sound intense, so pairing with softer wording like [ずっと仲良くしたい] (“I want us to stay close”) can feel more natural.
Phrase Breakdown
ずっと
zutto
[zoot-toh]
all the time; continuously; for a long time
Means “for a long time” or “the whole time.” In dating, it can sound romantic/serious: ずっと一緒にいたい (“I want to be together forever”).
ずっと一緒にいたいと思ってる。
I think I want to be together forever.
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