“Darling” in Japanese
Short answer
Darling in Japanese is “めんこい” (menkoi). Full meaning: dear, darling, adorable, precious, cute, lovely, sweet, beloved, charming.
Other ways to say “Darling” in Japanese
ダーリン
daarin darling
憎らしい
nikurashii odious, hateful, detestable, horrible; (speaking ironically) darling
小憎らしい
konikurashii provoking, rather annoying; (speaking ironically) darling
愛しい
itoshii lovely, dear, beloved, darling, dearest; pitiable, pitiful
めごい
megoi dear, darling, adorable, precious, cute, lovely, sweet, beloved, charming
愛おしい
itooshii lovely, dear, beloved, darling, dearest; pitiable, pathetic, piteous, poor
だーりん
daarin darling
寵児
chouji favorite child, favourite child; darling, favorite, star, hero
可愛い
kawai cute, adorable, charming, lovely, pretty; dear, precious, darling, pet; innocent, childlike, childish, lovable
憎しい
nikurashii odious, hateful, detestable, horrible; (speaking ironically) darling
にくらしい
nikurashii odious, hateful, detestable, horrible; (speaking ironically) darling
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