Japanese word

キス

Pronunciation

Romajikisu

Meaning

  • nounkiss

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.

Illustration for キス (kiss)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A kiss is a brief touch of the lips that expresses affection, greeting, or closeness.

Common phrases

  • キスをするki su o su ru

    kiss

  • キスを求めるki su o moto me ru

    ask for a kiss

Similar words

チューchū: A casual expression for a brief touch of the lips, especially in affectionate speech.
接吻seppun: A formal or literary word for a brief touch of the lips.

Definition in Japanese

親愛やあいさつのしるしとして、唇を相手の唇や頬などに軽く触れること。shin ai ya a i sa tsu no shi ru shi to shi te kuchibiru o ai te no kuchibiru ya hō na do ni karu ku fu re ru ko to

Word origin

The noun キス (kisu) is borrowed from English kiss, which comes from Old English cyssan, meaning "to kiss".

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, キス (kisu) is a familiar casual word, while 接吻 (seppun) has a formal or literary tone.

Related words

  • キスするkisusurukissverb

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