English–Japanese
“first love” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihatsukoi
Example
その歌を聞くと、初恋を思い出します。so no uta o ki ku to hatsu koi o omo i da shi ma su
That song reminds me of my first love.
How to say “first love” in Japanese
“First love” in Japanese is 初恋 (hatsukoi).
Refers to the first romantic attachment a person experiences, marked by the newness of loving someone in that way.
Example sentences with 初恋
彼は初恋の人と同窓会で再会しました。kare wa hatsu koi no hito to dō sō kai de sai kai shi ma shi ta
He met his first love again at a class reunion.
Tips for using 初恋
- In English, first love is neutral, while puppy love often suggests youthful and inexperienced affection rather than simply a person's first romance.