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Common phrases for romance in Chinese and Japanese: To fall for someone at first sight. Meeting you is fate. What do you think of me? What do you think of me? Why are you laughing? Why are you laughing? Speak clearly. Just say it. (Pouting) Tell me the truth. To be honest. (Pouting) What’s wrong? Why did you suddenly fall silent? What's wrong? Suddenly stopped talking (concerned tone). Let’s get married (a man to a woman). Let’s marry each other. (Man to woman) I will definitely make you happy. I will surely bring you joy. I was attracted by your kindness; your gentleness touched my heart. I’m serious. Seriously? I want to see him. I miss you (I really want to see you). Please don’t leave me. Don’t leave me. Have you come to hate me? Do you hate me now? Don’t be so jealous. Don’t be so jealous. How can I make you forgive me? How can you forgive me? If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t get angry; even if there was a disagreement, I wouldn’t get upset. I got angry because I like you. It’s precisely because I like you that I’m angry. We fight because we get along well. You only argue when you have a good relationship. I’ll do as you say. Do as you say. Don’t go. Don’t go! I can’t live without you. If you’re gone, I won’t be able to live either. I want to be with you all the time. I want to be with you forever. I’m always worried about you. I’ve been caring about you all the time. Even from afar, I can understand your feelings as clearly as if they were right in front of me. No matter where you are, I can feel you as if you were by my side. Even though I am so far away from you, I can understand your thoughts. No matter how far you are from me, I know what you’re thinking. I’ll definitely call at night. Be sure to call in the evening. I’ll impose constraints. Agreed! (Agreement, handshake) I’ll be waiting at the usual place at 6 o’clock. See you at the old place at 6. This is a place we often come to together, right? It’s a place you visit frequently. How about going to see a movie together after work? How about watching a movie together after work? Do you still remember going to Nara together? Do you still remember when we went to Nara together? I think that was our first date. That was our first date, right? I like you very much. I like you very much. I’m happy just having you by my side. Having you by my side is my happiness. My feelings for you grow stronger by the day; my longing for you becomes more intense. I can’t wait to see you. I miss you so much. Tonight, I’m a bit excited and don’t feel like going to bed. I’m a bit excited tonight and can’t fall asleep. Where shall we meet tomorrow? Where shall we meet tomorrow? When shall we meet next? When will we see each other next time? It’s fun when we meet, but it’s painful when we part. Being together is joyful; being apart is painful. Good night, let’s meet in my dreams. Good night, see you in my dreams. Stay healthy. You’re great! (Used as a greeting when meeting someone) I’m happy to see you again. It’s great to see you again. I won’t forget you. I won’t forget you. I’m happy just to be able to talk to you by email; I’m glad I can get in touch with you through mail. Please give me a letter. Write to me. I'm waiting for you. I'll wait for you. Will we be able to see each other again? Can we meet again? Stay healthy until we meet again. Take care, until we see each other once more. Remember me when you’re feeling sad. Think of me when you’re upset. If I could meet you, I want to hold you tightly. If I get to see you again, I want to embrace you closely. Where has the kind person you used to be gone? Where has the gentle you of once gone? Let’s try it again. Let’s try again. Your feelings for me have disappeared. You no longer feel anything for me. No matter what you say, your feelings won’t return. It’s useless to say anything. (No matter what you say, your feelings for me won’t return.) I’m not right for you; we aren’t a good match. Let’s part ways. Let’s break up. Could you spend some time with me? Can you keep me company for a while? Can I invite you on a date? May I go on a date with you? I’m sorry, I already have someone I’m dating. I’m sorry, I already have a boyfriend/girlfriend. What do you think of me? What do you think of me? You fell in love at first sight. I fell in love with you at first sight. My mind is filled with thoughts of you. I have you in my mind all the time; I will love you forever. I will love you forever