How to say hug in Japanese

だっこdakko Inflection

noun / ~する noun:

  • hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.) - children's language

Example Sentences

ぎゅっとgyutto抱きしめdakishimete
Hug me tight.
抱きしめdakishimete
Hug me.
ぎゅーgyu-shite
Hug me.
ちょっとchottoハグHAGUsasete
I just want to hug you.
ぎゅーgyu-shiteいいii
Can I hug you?

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