🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "I miss you" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
会いたい
"I miss you" in Japanese · say it like ah-ee-tai

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in Japanese is 会いたい. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

あなたに会いたい
more formal, emphasizes 'you'
恋しい
used for deeper emotional longing

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you miss someone. It can be used with friends, family, or loved ones. It's a warm and heartfelt way to convey your feelings.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
友達に会いたい。I miss my friend.
家族に会いたい。I miss my family.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with '会う' (to meet), forgetting to express the feeling of missing someone.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 会いたい, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal way to say 'I miss you'?

Yes, you can say 'あなたに会いたい' for a more formal expression.

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