English–Japanese
“fall in love” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikoisuru
Example
彼は彼女に恋しました。kare wa kano jo ni koi shi ma shi ta
He fell in love with her.
How to say “fall in love” in Japanese
“Fall in love” in Japanese is 恋する (koisuru).
Describes developing deep romantic feelings for someone and becoming emotionally drawn to that person.
Example sentences with 恋する
長年友人だった彼に、いつの間にか恋していました。naga nen yū jin da tta kare ni i tsu no aida ni ka koi shi te i ma shi ta
I had fallen in love with him before I realized it, after we had been friends for years.
Tips for using 恋する
- 恋する (koisuru) appears frequently in song titles, novels, and other expressive writing, while everyday conversation often uses 好きになる (suki ni naru).