and it often lacks the universal message — I love you. According to a survey, only 45 percent of Japanese men in their 20s and 30s have ever said "I love you," which means more than half of men ...

Whenever someone asks me, “How do you say ‘I love you’ in Japanese?” I’m always at a loss for what to say. In short, there is no good Japanese equivalent. Textbooks and other resources will tell you ...

Heidi Borst is a freelance journalist, healthcare content writer and certified nutrition coach with a love of all ... evaluations. The Japanese language consists of three writing systems: hiragana ...

It is cultural. Nothing says "I love you" more than actions. Japanese or most Asians were raised with the "show don't talk" mentality, many don't like to say empty words. Say "I love you" too often, ...