English–Japanese
“kiss” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikisu
Example
誕生日に母からキスをもらいました。tan jō hi ni haha ka ra ki su o mo ra i ma shi ta
I got a kiss from my mother on my birthday.
How to say “kiss” in Japanese
“Kiss” in Japanese is キス (kisu).
A kiss is a brief touch of the lips that expresses affection, greeting, or closeness.
Example sentences with キス
出かける前に、子どもは父親にキスをしました。de ka ke ru mae ni ko do mo wa chichi oya ni ki su o shi ma shi ta
Before going out, the child kissed their father.
Tips for using キス
- In everyday Japanese, キス (kisu) is a familiar casual word, while 接吻 (seppun) has a formal or literary tone.