How do you say "Always" in Japanese?

"Always" in Japanese is "ずっと". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Always’ in Japanese

Q: What does "ずっと" mean in English?

"ずっと" means "Always" in English. Usage tip: [ずっと] can mean either "all the time" or "for a long time," depending on context. So [ずっと好きだった] is "I've liked you for a long time," while [ずっと一緒にいたい] is "I want to be together always."

ずっと

zutto

[zoot-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: [ずっと] can mean either "all the time" or "for a long time," depending on context. So [ずっと好きだった] is "I've liked you for a long time," while [ずっと一緒にいたい] is "I want to be together always."

Phrase Breakdown

ずっと

zutto

[zoot-toh]

all the time; continuously; for a long time

Means “for a long time” or “the whole time.” In dating, it can sound romantic/serious: ずっと一緒にいたい (“I want to be together forever”).

Example

ずっと一緒にいたいと思ってる。

I think I want to be together forever.

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