English–Japanese

“fall for” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihoreru

Example

私は彼女に惚れました。watashi wa kano jo ni ho re ma shi ta

I fell for her.

Illustration for 惚れる (fall for)

How to say “fall for” in Japanese

“Fall for” in Japanese is 惚れる (horeru).

It describes becoming strongly drawn to a person or thing until affection or fascination takes hold.

Full entry for 惚れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 惚れる

彼はその歌手の人柄に惚れました。kare wa so no ka shu no hito gara ni ho re ma shi ta

He fell for the singer's personality.

Tips for using 惚れる

  • In conversational Japanese, 惚れる (horeru) often signals romantic attraction, while its use for a skill or style highlights deep admiration rather than a passing preference.

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