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アイ・ラブ・ユー

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Japanese

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Etymology

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From English I love you.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [a̠i ɾa̠bɯ̟ jɯ̟ː]

Phrase

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アイ・ラブ・ユー (ai rabu yū

  1. (informal) I love you
    • 2009, Sharon Sala, translated by Shiori Takeuchi, Kanashimi o tsutsumu yoru ni, translation of Cut Throat (in English):
      (かの)(じょ)はぶつぶつ()いながら(じゅ)()()()いた。「いったいどうしたっていうの?たかが()つの(たん)()じゃない。アイ・ラブ・ユーアイ・ラブ・ユーアイ・ラブ・ユー。」
      Kanojo wa butsubutsu ii nagara juwaki o oita. “Ittai dō shita tte iu no? Takaga mitsu no tango janai. Ai rabu yū. Ai rabu yū. Ai rabu yū.”
      She grumbled as she replaced the phone. “What is he talking about? It’s not just three words. I love you. I love you. I love you.”

Usage notes

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Used in pop music, manga, or romantic literature as an expression of romantic feelings. Uncommon in everyday speech. Rare in expressions of family love or platonic affection.

See also

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