Translation guide
Expressing deep love, worship, or admiration in Japanese depends heavily on context—whether it's religious worship, romantic devotion, or intense admiration for a person or thing.
I adore you (romantic).
Deep, sincere romantic adoration.
I adore this song.
Casual, natural adoration for a thing.
Expressing adoration toward a god, deity, or sacred object.
Expressing adoration for a romantic partner, often with a sense of devotion or putting them on a pedestal.
Literally 'love from the heart,' this conveys deep, sincere adoration in a romantic context.
Expressing adoration for an idol, celebrity, or someone you look up to greatly.
Expressing that you adore an object, food, hobby, etc.
The English word 'adoration' often sounds overly dramatic or religious if translated literally into Japanese. Use context-appropriate expressions like 大好き or 憧れ instead of trying to force a single word.
崇拝 is for religious worship or extreme idolization (sometimes negative like cultish). 憧れ is for healthy admiration or longing, often for someone you respect.
She looked at him with adoration.
Using 憧れ for a romantic/admiring gaze.
They worship at church on Sundays.
I adore her with all my heart.
Slang for being head over heels or completely smitten. Conveys intense adoration, often used by younger speakers.
He's totally adoring her.
Means being madly in love or doting on someone. Slightly old-fashioned but still used.
He adores his wife.
Means admiration or longing, often for someone you aspire to be like. Commonly used for celebrities or role models.
She adores that singer.
Literally 'big fan,' this is a natural way to say you adore a celebrity or public figure.
I adore that actor.
Idol/fandom slang for one's favorite member or person you support and adore. Very common in pop culture.
He's the one I adore.
The most common and natural way to say you adore something. Works for almost anything.
I adore cats.
Means 'can't resist' or 'so good I can't stand it.' Conveys adoration for food, experiences, etc.
I adore this cake.
子犬は飼い主を大好きそうに見つめた。
The puppy gazed at its owner with adoration.
Using 大好き to convey the dog's adoration naturally.