Japanese Dating Vocabulary: 170+ Love & Romance Words

Table of Contents
1. Love & Romance Basics
2. Dating & Relationships
3. Compliments & Expressions of Affection
4. Communication & Flirting
5. Dating Activities & Going Out
6. Marriage & Family
7. Emotions in Relationships
8. Breakup, Problems & Jealousy
9. Romantic Love Expressions
Japanese dating vocabulary opens the door to heartfelt conversations, sweet confessions, and deeper relationships in Japan. Whether you’re preparing for a date, confessing your feelings, or just curious about romantic culture, knowing the right expressions can make all the difference. Let’s explore with Mazii!
Japanese Dating Vocabulary: 170+ Love & Romance Words
Love & Romance Basics
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
愛 |
ai |
love |
恋 |
koi |
romantic love |
恋愛 |
ren’ai |
romance, romantic relationship |
好き |
suki |
like, fond of |
大好き |
daisuki |
love (casual), really like |
愛する |
aisuru |
to love |
恋する |
koisuru |
to fall in love |
片思い |
kataomoi |
unrequited love |
初恋 |
hatsukoi |
first love |
恋人 |
koibito |
lover, partner |
恋しい |
koishii |
dearly missed, beloved |
愛情 |
aijō |
affection |
情熱 |
jōnetsu |
passion |
浮気 |
uwaki |
cheating, unfaithful |
不倫 |
furin |
adultery |
Dating & Relationships
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
デート |
dēto |
date |
初デート |
hatsu dēto |
first date |
恋愛関係 |
ren’ai kankei |
romantic relationship |
カップル |
kappuru |
couple |
出会い |
deai |
encounter, meeting |
お見合い |
omiai |
arranged meeting for marriage |
婚活 |
konkatsu |
marriage hunting |
付き合う |
tsukiau |
to go out, to date |
交際 |
kōsai |
relationship, association |
結婚 |
kekkon |
marriage |
婚約 |
kon’yaku |
engagement |
破局 |
hakyoku |
breakup, end of a relationship |
別れる |
wakareru |
to break up |
復縁 |
fukuen |
reconciliation, getting back together |
遠距離恋愛 |
enkyōri ren’ai |
long-distance relationship |
Compliments & Expressions of Affection
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
可愛い |
kawaii |
cute |
綺麗 |
kirei |
beautiful |
美しい |
utsukushii |
pretty, beautiful |
ハンサム |
hansamu |
handsome |
魅力的 |
miryokuteki |
attractive |
優しい |
yasashii |
kind, gentle |
素敵 |
suteki |
wonderful, lovely |
面白い |
omoshiroi |
interesting, funny |
かっこいい |
kakkoii |
cool, stylish |
セクシー |
sekushī |
sexy |
甘い |
amai |
sweet (personality or atmosphere) |
ロマンチック |
romanchikku |
romantic |
君が好き |
kimi ga suki |
I like you |
愛してる |
aishiteru |
I love you (deep) |
会いたい |
aitai |
I miss you / want to see you |
Communication & Flirting
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
ナンパ |
nanpa |
pickup (flirting with strangers) |
告白 |
kokuhaku |
confession of love |
電話番号 |
denwa bangō |
phone number |
メッセージ |
messēji |
message |
チャット |
chatto |
chat |
LINE交換 |
LINE kōkan |
exchanging LINE contacts |
デートに誘う |
dēto ni sasou |
to invite on a date |
話しかける |
hanashikakeru |
to start a conversation |
褒める |
homeru |
to compliment |
アプローチする |
apurōchi suru |
to make an approach |
ウィンク |
uinku |
wink |
微笑む |
hohoemu |
to smile |
冗談 |
jōdan |
joke |
キスする |
kisu suru |
to kiss |
抱きしめる |
dakishimeru |
to hug |
Dating Activities & Going Out
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
映画館 |
eigakan |
movie theater |
映画デート |
eiga dēto |
movie date |
レストラン |
resutoran |
restaurant |
ディナー |
dinā |
dinner |
カフェ |
kafe |
café |
カラオケ |
karaoke |
karaoke |
水族館 |
suizokukan |
aquarium |
美術館 |
bijutsukan |
art museum |
公園 |
kōen |
park |
散歩 |
sanpo |
walk, stroll |
ドライブ |
doraibu |
drive |
買い物 |
kaimono |
shopping |
ショッピングモール |
shoppingu mōru |
shopping mall |
花火大会 |
hanabi taikai |
fireworks festival |
居酒屋 |
izakaya |
Japanese pub |
Marriage & Family
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
結婚式 |
kekkonshiki |
wedding ceremony |
新婚旅行 |
shinkon ryokō |
honeymoon |
プロポーズ |
puropōzu |
marriage proposal |
花嫁 |
hanayome |
bride |
花婿 |
hanamuko |
groom |
夫婦 |
fūfu |
married couple |
夫 |
otto |
husband |
妻 |
tsuma |
wife |
奥さん |
okusan |
wife (polite) |
子供 |
kodomo |
child |
家族 |
kazoku |
family |
義理の両親 |
giri no ryōshin |
parents-in-law |
義理の母 |
giri no haha |
mother-in-law |
義理の父 |
giri no chichi |
father-in-law |
将来 |
shōrai |
future (life) |
Emotions in Relationships
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
幸せ |
shiawase |
happiness |
喜び |
yorokobi |
joy |
ドキドキ |
dokidoki |
heartbeat, nervous excitement |
ワクワク |
wakuwaku |
excited, thrilled |
嫉妬 |
shitto |
jealousy |
不安 |
fuan |
anxiety |
緊張 |
kinchō |
nervousness |
寂しい |
sabishii |
lonely |
切ない |
setsunai |
painful, bittersweet |
悲しい |
kanashii |
sad |
怒る |
okoru |
to get angry |
信頼 |
shinrai |
trust |
安心 |
anshin |
relief, peace of mind |
尊敬 |
sonkei |
respect |
愛情表現 |
aijō hyōgen |
expression of love |
Breakup, Problems & Jealousy
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
別れ話 |
wakarebanashi |
breakup talk |
振られる |
furareru |
to be dumped |
失恋 |
shitsuren |
broken heart |
泣く |
naku |
to cry |
裏切り |
uragiri |
betrayal |
嘘 |
uso |
lie |
喧嘩 |
kenka |
fight, quarrel |
誤解 |
gokai |
misunderstanding |
距離を置く |
kyori o oku |
to take a break (relationship) |
修復 |
shūfuku |
repair, fixing relationship |
未練 |
miren |
lingering attachment |
嫉妬深い |
shittobukai |
jealous (personality) |
無視する |
mushi suru |
to ignore |
冷める |
sameru |
to cool off (feelings) |
終わり |
owari |
end |
Romantic Love Expressions
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
好きです |
suki desu |
I like you |
大好きです |
daisuki desu |
I love you (casual, warm) |
愛してる |
aishiteru |
I love you (deep, serious) |
君が好き |
kimi ga suki |
I like you (to someone close) |
あなたが大好き |
anata ga daisuki |
I really love you |
会いたい |
aitai |
I miss you, want to see you |
そばにいたい |
soba ni itai |
I want to be by your side |
離れたくない |
hanaretakunai |
I don’t want to be apart |
あなたが必要 |
anata ga hitsuyō |
I need you |
君しかいない |
kimi shika inai |
You’re the only one |
永遠に愛してる |
eien ni aishiteru |
I love you forever |
運命だと思う |
unmei da to omou |
I think it’s fate |
一緒にいたい |
issho ni itai |
I want to be with you |
ずっと君といたい |
zutto kimi to itai |
I want to be with you forever |
君の笑顔が好き |
kimi no egao ga suki |
I love your smile |
心から愛してる |
kokoro kara aishiteru |
I love you from the bottom of my heart |
あなたは特別 |
anata wa tokubetsu |
You’re special |
君は運命の人 |
kimi wa unmei no hito |
You’re my soulmate |
世界で一番好き |
sekai de ichiban suki |
I love you the most in the world |
君がいないと寂しい |
kimi ga inai to sabishii |
I feel lonely without you |
君を守りたい |
kimi o mamoritai |
I want to protect you |
君のことを考えてる |
kimi no koto o kangaeteru |
I’m thinking of you |
夢にまで見た |
yume ni made mita |
I dreamed of you |
あなたは私の全て |
anata wa watashi no subete |
You are my everything |
愛してやまない |
aishite yamanai |
Can’t stop loving you |
一目惚れした |
hitomebore shita |
I fell in love at first sight |
あなたに惹かれる |
anata ni hikareru |
I’m drawn to you |
君が恋しい |
kimi ga koishii |
I long for you |
君と未来を築きたい |
kimi to mirai o kizukitai |
I want to build a future with you |
永遠に一緒に |
eien ni issho ni |
Together forever |
ねえ、好き? |
nee, suki? |
Hey, do you like me? |
会いたかった |
aitakatta |
I missed you / wanted to see you |
抱きしめて |
dakishimete |
Hold me |
キスして |
kisu shite |
Kiss me |
夢中だよ |
muchū da yo |
I’m crazy about you |
ときめいてる |
tokimeiteru |
My heart is fluttering |
君は僕の天使 |
kimi wa boku no tenshi |
You’re my angel |
あなたは女神みたい |
anata wa megami mitai |
You’re like a goddess |
甘えていい? |
amaete ii? |
Can I be spoiled by you? |
ずっと一緒にいたいな |
zutto issho ni itai na |
I want to stay with you forever (cute tone) |
君を抱きしめたい |
kimi o dakishimetai |
I want to hug you |
キュンとする |
kyun to suru |
To feel a heart-throbbing moment |
照れる |
tereru |
To blush, to be shy |
君に惚れてる |
kimi ni horetteru |
I’m in love with you |
ドキドキする |
dokidoki suru |
My heart is racing |
Learning Japanese dating vocabulary gives you the tools to connect on a more personal level and express your true feelings in a romantic setting. From casual compliments to deep declarations of love, these 350+ words and phrases will help you navigate every stage of dating in Japanese.
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