How to say "kiss" in Japanese

Choosing the right word

キスCommon
noun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers the ordinary act of kissing between people. The everyday loanword you will hear and use in most conversation, e.g. when talking about romantic or affectionate kissing.
彼女かのじょにばっちりキスされちゃったよ。↗
She kissed me full on the lips.
接吻せっぷんCommon
noun, suru verb, intransitive verbAlso means a kiss or kissing, but sounds formal or literary; it is typical of written prose, announcements, or serious description rather than casual speech about kissing.
彼女かのじょは、激はげしく私に接吻せっぷんをした。↗
She kissed me like anything.

Both words mean 'kiss'; 「キス」 is the everyday loanword, while 接吻 is a more formal or written choice for the same act, so pick based on how formal your context is.

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Japanese equivalents

キスkiss
接吻せっぷんkiss
ちゅうkiss
口づけくちづけkiss
ベーゼkiss
口付けるくちづけるto kiss
吸うすうto kiss

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