How to say I "love you" in Japanese - Japanese Love Words

How to say I "love you" in Japanese - Japanese Love Words

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World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explores how to express love in Japanese, focusing on different kanji and their meanings. It explains the kanji 'Ai' for mature, mutual love and 'Koi' for passionate, sometimes selfish love. The tutorial also covers 'Suki,' a softer expression of affection, often used in everyday conversation. The nuances of these expressions highlight cultural differences in expressing love, emphasizing actions over words in Japanese culture.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the kanji 'I' symbolize in Japanese expressions of love?

Friendship and trust

Love, affection, and care

Passion and desire

Respect and admiration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the kanji 'Koi' different from 'I' in terms of expressing love?

'Koi' is more about mutual respect

'Koi' is a long-lasting love

'Koi' is used for familial love

'Koi' is a passionate and sometimes selfish love

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the combination of 'Koi' and 'soo do' mean?

To admire someone

To befriend someone

To fall in love

To express gratitude

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'Suki' mean in Japanese?

To love deeply

To like

To dislike

To be indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does adding 'dai' to 'suki' change its meaning?

It makes it a formal expression

It makes it a negative expression

It intensifies the meaning to 'like very much'

It changes it to mean 'dislike'