Can you provide common Japanese phrases for expressing love casually

Common Japanese phrases for expressing love casually include the following:

• 好きだよ (Suki da yo) — “I like you” or “I love you” in a casual way, a typical phrase to express affection.
• 大好き (Daisuki) — This means “I really like you” or “I love you a lot,” and is common among young people.
• かわいいね (Kawaii ne) — “You’re cute,” often used as a casual compliment that can imply affection.
• 会いたい (Aitai) — “I want to see you,” a sweet way to express longing.
• 一緒にいたい (Issho ni itai) — “I want to be with you,” a gentle way to say you want to be close to someone.
• 君が好き (Kimi ga suki) — Informal and direct way of saying “I like you.”
• 愛してる (Aishiteru) — “I love you,” which is more serious but can be used casually in some relationships.

These phrases are commonly used among friends, couples, or in informal romantic contexts to express love or affection in a light, casual manner. ^{1, 4}

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